2009 U.S. National Coaches Education Conference comes to Minneapolis
Fri, Jul 3, 2009 - By USSA
Join us for the U.S. Ski Team's biennial Coaches Education Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This three-day event from September 25-27 is for all cross country ski coaches and athletes looking to improve their knowledge of the sport.
The 11 presentations will address a myriad of development topics that are guaranteed to improve one's strength as a coach or an athlete. From training and physiology presentations by Sweden's renowned cross country physiologist Hans Christer Holmberg, to waxing and ski testing topics addressed by U.S. Ski Team serviceman and Minneapolis local Randy Gibbs, an educational and entertaining experience is staring you down.
Space is limited to 100 participants. Contact Matt Whitcomb to reserve your spot at [email protected]
2009 U.S. National Coaches Education Conference Schedule (PDF)
FRIDAY, SEP 25
2:00 - 2:10 pm Welcome Matt Whitcomb
2:10 - 3:40 pm Training and Physiology, part I HC Holmberg
3:50 - 5:10 pm Developing Young Skiers Sverre Caldwell
5:15 - 6:30 pm U.S. Development Discussion Rick Kapala
SATURDAY, SEP 26
8:00 - 9:20 am Coaching Kikkan Randall &
the APU Nordic Ski Team Erik Flora
9:30 -11:00 am Training and Physiology, part II H.C. Holmberg
11:05 -12:30 pm Cross Country Ski Technique
Video Analysis Justin Wadsworth
12:30 - 2:00 pm LUNCH
2:00 - 3:15 pm Ski Service Presentation Randy Gibbs
3:20 - 4:30 pm Cross Country Injuries
and Prevention Saari, Finnoff
5:00 - 7:00 pm JO Course Trail Run / Walk
8:00 -11:00 pm Coaches Social Event
SUNDAY, SEP 27
8:00 - 9:15 am Long Term Athlete Development Finn Gunderson
9:20 -11:00 am Motivation Dan Jansen
11:10 -12:00 pm U.S. Ski Team Peter Vordenberg
12:00 -12:15 pm Closing Remarks Matt Whitcomb