by Garrett | Feb 8, 2019 | Science
“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...
by Garrett | Jan 31, 2019 | Science
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...
by Garrett | Jan 24, 2019 | Science
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...
by Garrett | Jan 15, 2019 | Science
Athlete Centered Skating teaches skaters to practice their skills as if each ‘repetition’ is a new experience. We encourage them to be adaptable; to embrace change. According to modern motor learning theory (and our own beliefs), movement variability is the key to...
