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A week of shared wisdom – November’s ACP in summary
Following the resounding success of the October ACP in partnership with EXOS, November’s ACP followed swiftly on with a high standard to follow. It didn’t disappoint. Apprentice Coaches saw guest lecturers Brett Bartholomew (EXOS), Andy O’Brien (Hockey S&C Coach who works with Sydney Crosby, among others), Buddy Morris (Head Coach of Physical Preparation with the Arizona Cardinals), and Dr Jeremy...
Highlights from October’s Apprentice Coach Program
Last week saw the continuation of our very popular Apprentice Coach Program (ACP). What began last winter as an interactive, real-world shadowing and discussion week has now morphed into perhaps the best coaching education event in the sport. While the practical observation and interaction and the end-of-day organic discussions with Coach Dan Pfaff remain the highlight of the Program, we...
Aries Merritt aiming for big 2015
We caught up with USA hurdler Aries Merritt ahead of the Brussels Diamond League where he revealed his aims for next year, his thoughts on the European Championships and his time in Phoenix... "The obvious goal for next year would be to win the World Championships," said Aries. "It's the only title I don't own and so I would really...
Lessons learned: A Q&A with fitness expert Joy Victoria following her week at the ALTIS
A former S&C Coach, Joy Victoria found her passion for fitness early on in life. Currently working as a personal trainer at Equinox Gym, Toronto, Joy’s love for the field and obsessive drive to seek out the best minds has made her a trusted source of information in the world of fitness. This drive to seek out the best is...
Good to great: A coach’s perspective on how to achieve success in post Collegiate Track & Field.
After having gained an athlete’s perspective on how to transition effectively to the world stage during the post Collegiate years, we decided to even up the score and seek out a coach’s standpoint on the topic... So, we spoke to a coach who has successfully forged the path from Collegiate performance to the pinnacle of success on the global stage....
Lauryn Williams Q&A: the transition from Collegiate to pro Track & Field
For graduating seniors, this is a very exciting, but often intimidating and confusing time of the year. For those who have had a successful NCAA career, the transition from the NCAA ranks to a professional career in our great sport brings about many unfamiliar circumstances, and often difficult decisions. Paramount of these are deciding on the training group/coaching set-up, and...
Coach Dan Pfaff on what drives successful performance under pressure
An expert in multiple realms, Coach Dan Pfaff is a world leader in high performance coaching. Known for his extraordinary observational abilities both on and off the track, Dan is an erudite spectator of people and behaviors. With over 40 years’ experience working across the globe, Dan has coached across multiple event groups and populations - within a melting pot...
A pocket guide to coaching wisdom
This past week saw the final Apprentice Coach Program of the 2013-14 Season. What began in the fall as a fairly unstructured, informal opportunity for coaches to spend time in an elite environment has morphed into undoubtedly the premier track & field coaching education experience in the world. A program geared towards all levels of coach from all sports (although...
An interview with Altis Assistant Throws Coach – Nick Sheuerman
A former collegiate thrower who has coached in facilities from Iowa to Wales - Coach Sheuerman has a colourful background and a story to tell. As Assistant Throws Coach at Altis, Nick is tasked with coaching the Semi Professional and Scholarship throwers, as well as being heavily involved in directing and organizing the Apprentice Coach Program and newly created Intern...
Tyler Goodale on a week at Altis
Tyler Goodale is Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific where he works with national team athletes from Rowing Canada, Swimming Canada, Diving Canada and Rugby Canada. A graduate of both the University of Manitoba and the University of Victoria, Tyler is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA, as well as a...
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