Athlete Centered Skating

Video Analysis in Figure Skating part 2: The Cautions

Video Analysis in Figure Skating part 2: The Cautions

In part one of this series we discussed some potential benefits of video replay and analysis. In part 02 below, we discuss some cautions of video replay use. The ‘Imitation Trap’ The first caution relates to the benefit of presenting learners with a standard through...

Systems Thinking

“The whole is more than the sum of its parts” – Aristotle “The ideal method of science is the study of the direct influence of one condition on another in experiments in which all other possible causes of variation are eliminated.  Unfortunately, causes of...
The Modern Era of Youth Sports (part 2)

The Modern Era of Youth Sports (part 2)

In part 1 of this series, we discussed general principles from the recently published consensus statement from the International Olympic Committee on youth athletic development.  In part 2, we discuss coaching principles below. Coaching Principles The coaching...
The Modern Era of Youth Sports (part 1)

The Modern Era of Youth Sports (part 1)

Recently, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a consensus statement on youth athletic development (Bergeron et al. 2015).  The IOC evaluated the current state of science and practice of worldwide youth athlete development and, in the consensus, present...