Posts Tagged ‘GAIN’
Reconditioning athletes: Bill Knowles seminar
“An exercise is something you do a movement is something you feel.” Was the title of Bill Knowles’ seminar on rehabilitating (reconditioning in his terms) athletes from sports injuries. The question he asks himself is “what’s in the best interest of the athlete?” This often means pulling the athlete out of the injured body and…
Read MoreDr Mike Joyner “Sport Science: Servant or Master?”
“Don’t get distracted by the latest and greatest” Said Dr Mike Joyner at the head of his 2nd seminar at GAIN. His talk covered four key questions we need to ask before implementing a new scientific find in our training, as well as interesting insights that he has found useful. In a discussion the evening…
Read MoreSteve Magness on the Volume Trap
“How many miles should I run”? Is the question that endurance coach Steve Magness gets asked the most when presenting at workshops. His seminar at this year’s GAIN covered volume and other training parameters which apply to many different sports. “There is no difference between 99 miles and 100 miles, but people want to get…
Read MoreSteve Myrland: “Coaching better every day”
“I thought I was a good coach because I had a good job” said Steve Myrland in the opening part of his presentation at GAIN. “By that logic if we put on snowshoes and walk outside it will start snowing”! This very experienced and enlightened coach gave his thoughts on creating meaningful athletic development rather…
Read More7 Sports Science Myths: Dr Michael Joyner (Mayo clinic)
GAIN reflections Dr Mike Joyner is a faculty member of the Mayo clinic specialising in human performance physiology. I met him early on the Wednesday morning when he was attempting to roll around on the floor and get up despite his very long levers. What impressed me was his effort and concentration in attempting a…
Read MoreGAIN 2017: Coaching reflections
I recently spent 5 days in Houston, Texas at Vern Gambetta’s GAIN conference. In this post, and those to follow, I shall attempt to share some of the main ideas and reflections gained whilst there. This should be of interest to fellow coaches and some to parents of athletes too. Opening address and overview by…
Read MoreSwimming dryland training: Nick Folker seminar
Nick Folker presenting at GAIN in June this year. I learnt more in this seminar about so called “dryland” training than I have done speaking to swim coaches over the last 10 years.
Read MoreMovement and People: GAIN 2016
Coach education at its best “Movement and people” is how Andy Stone summed up his approach to coaching. That matches my philosophy too. Care about the people and teach them to move well; good things happen as a result. At Vern Gambetta’s GAIN conference in Houston, Texas, there were many good coaches (as well as…
Read MoreHow to create an outstanding physical education programme
“If you screw up your kids, nothing else matters”
Greg Thompson, GAIN 2013.
Physical education used to be about function: getting fit to help with a full day’s work and then helping with the harvest. Now its about sport.
Read MoreWorst Cool Downs….Ever
Effective cool downs?
You have just finished a tough training session or competition, preparing for the next bout starts immediately. Here are some cool downs to avoid.
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