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Presentations

Opening Plenary - Paradigm Shifts in Coaching

As the understanding of long term athlete development has evolved, the approach to coaching has undergone, in recent years, a number of paradigm shifts in terms of the approach to be taken to athlete preparation. 

This presentation will identify key areas for coaches of developing athletes to focus their attention as well as underline the importance of capitalizing on the Windows of Trainability.

 English

Français

Opening Plenary, Part 2 - Task Analysis - A Case Study of the Women's ST Development Team

How much training volume is required to achieve elite performance?  What critical gaps in athletic skill development exist?  Sébastien Cros, National Team Coach, Short Track, will walk participants through a demonstration of how he has used LTPAD recommended training volumes to determine the preparation objectives of athletes both in terms of training volume and prioritisation of skills development with the context of yearly training plan.

The intent of this session is to assist coaches in gaining a full understanding of the progressions in both skill and training volumes necessary to achieve long term success in speed skating.

Yves Hamelin

 English

 Français

A1(English)/A2(French) - Club Program Evaluation
This highly interactive workshop will provide coaches an opportunity to reflect on the current reality of their club and develop strategies to improve the programs which are offered in their club, within the context of limited time, resources and ice time availability.

Coaches will be walked through a three step process through which they will define their current club reality, identify athlete development priorities and develop specific strategies for making more efficient use of the resources available.

David Morrison(EN)

Richard Thériault (FR)

 English

 Français

 English

 Français

B1 - Developing Effective Warm-ups
This workshop presented by Short Track strength and conditioning coach, Bruno Durand, will examine the importance of implementing effective warm-ups in the club environment from an early age both as a means of injury prevention and to reinforce the development of the ABCs.  This workshop will walk coaches through the fundamental principles of how to develop an effective warm-up and implement it in the club environment.

 English

Coaches will be expected to bring their own jig, stones, gauge and blades to practice on during this session. 

It is recommended that you bring old stone with you for this session.

Jeff Scholten

Alex Moritz

C1 - Adolescent(Reactive) Periodisation
This workshop will focus on reactive periodisation and the development of the 5Ss during adolescence, in particular during the sensitive period of PHV.  The workshop will present how to allow for optimal recovery and regeneration as well as skill development and how to adjust athletes programs as they progress through PHV. 

Note:  This workshop is required for all coaches completing the Level III Technical and Introduction to Competition NCCP Training.

 English

 Français

C2- Creating a positive learning environment for children(English)
This workshop will focus on strategies that can be used to optimise the resources available and create a practice environment that will be fun and exciting.

 English

 Français

C3(English)/C4(French) - Blade Bending Techniques
Learn how to determine the amount of bend required for a skater given their strength and speed.  This will be followed by a hands-on practical session where coaches will be able to practice their art under the guidance and supervision of National Team Equipment Technicians. 

Coaches will be expected to bring their own bender, gauge and blades to practice on during this session. 

Jeff Scholten

Alex Moritz