by Garrett | Mar 27, 2019 | Science, Skills, Training
Figure skating is an early specialization sport. One reason is that figure skaters must develop extremely complex motor skills on an unfamiliar surface (the ice). The jumps, spins, and even the basic skills require many years of training to master. I will say this...
by Garrett | Mar 20, 2019 | Science
This blog continues the discussion of stages of development which was requested to us as a topic by a parent. Please review blog 1 and blog 2 before proceeding. There are criticisms on the notion that all children pass through the same generic set of sequential...
by Garrett | Mar 7, 2019 | Science
The first blog in this series discussed different types of stages associated with sports including developmental and learning stages. Please review that blog before proceeding. This blog examines developmental stages more closely. This blog series came at the...
by Garrett | Feb 28, 2019 | Science
This blog series came at the request of a parent who asked us if there are any specific stages of development they should focus on different types of training. This first blog examines different types of stages associated with sports training. When discussing the...
by Garrett | Feb 21, 2019 | Science
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...
by Garrett | Feb 14, 2019 | Science, Uncategorized
The use of video (and photos) has been in use as a form of feedback to help athletes improve technical skills for half a century (Elliot and Knudson 2009). In recent years this method has been facilitated through the use of cell phones and other mobile devices. ...
