Coaching Corner
Revised Canadian Competition Model and Feedback
In 2009 Cross Country Canada introduced a revised Competition Model, to align nordic ski competitions in Canada with the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. Subsequently a survey drew input from athletes, coaches and race organizers. The survey responses are now available online: racers / coaches / race organizers.
Instructional Videos on YouTube
You can find a number of videos on www.youtube.com to help you teach your skiers various techniques. Here is a series of instructional videos from an Eastern Massachusetts ski club that covers a range of progressions. Note that the American terminology is sometimes different — for example, V1 and V2 for them is One Skate and Two Skate for us. Here’s another video on how to apply glide wax. You can find a video on just about any topic so do a search on YouTube for whatever you need! Remember that the videos are not necessarily what Cross Country Canada recommends and for that you should refer to the manuals you received from the coaching courses.
January 4, 2010:
Up to two or three years ago, the Club conducted leader ski training sessions for leaders to work on their own technique, and also to gain skills and ideas to pass on to the children. By increasing your own skills you also gain confidence in teaching the children.
Ken Phillips has generously agreed to lead three skills workshops to be held on Jan. 14, 21 & 28 at Riverfront Park. Probably from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. since it gives most time to get home and out there. Ken has been with the Club for many years and was our lead coach for some time. Many of you know Ken through the ICC and CC courses.
The first session will focus on classic technique for all or any leaders and assistant leaders who want to join. Sessions 2 and 3 will be based on input from the participants and could focus on skating and/or hills. Come prepared to ski for the better part of the session.
Please contact Ken directly (ken.phillips@sympatico.ca) to confirm your availability and identify any specific areas you wish to have covered.
Coaches Association of Ontario
Check out the Coaches Association of Ontario calendar for mulit-sport coaching courses throughout the province.
