June 22-25, 2011
Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs, Colorado
conference program Colorado Springs, Colorado June 22-25, 2011
On behalf of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), I would like to welcome you to Colorado Springs and the 2011 National Coaching Conference. It is exciting to have this event in the city that has been the headquarters of the US Olympic Committee for over 30 years and to have you here not only to learn and network, but also to celebrate the success of many of our country’s best coaches.
The USOC and the USA Coaching Coalition have a strong tradition for providing cutting edge sport performance information in the United States. For the past eleven years, the USOC has been a proud partner with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to present this annual event to coaches and coaching educators in the US – a unique gathering of sport professionals from all levels of competitions and in all sports.
Coaching is a critical link not only for our continued excellence in the Olympic Games, but also for the fun, safe and enjoyable participation of people of all ages in the magic of sporting activities. As coaches, coach educators and performance experts we all share a common goal to help each person become continuously better – both on and off the field of play – and to provide life-long experience that positively impacts individuals and teams – now and in the future.
For 2011, we have expanded the programming to target not only coaching education professionals – and future professionals – but also high performance specialists and coaches themselves. The commitment of putting research into practice will be demonstrated by our presenters through our theme of “Educate, Collaborate, Celebrate”. We’re also very excited to have our first-ever USOC Coach of the Year Awards Dinner as part of the National Coaching Conference. We feel there is no better place than the National Coaching Conference to honor America’s best and brightest coaches.
Together we have a strong voice and are making a difference in sport and in the lives of millions of athletes in the United States. Thanks for being in Colorado Springs – we hope you enjoy your stay!
Sincerely,
Alan Ashley Chief of Sport Performance conference EMCEE
John Register
Since childhood, athletics have been John Register’s passion. He began swimming competitively at the Oak Park, Illinois YMCA, and then moved on to baseball, football and eventually track and field. While attending the University of Arkansas he became a three-time All-American; once in the NCAA long jump and twice on the 4x400m relay teams. Upon completing a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1988, John enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served from 1988 to 1994. A Desert Shield and Desert Storm Veteran, John continued to pursue athletic excellence in the Army’s World Class Athlete Program winning 9 Gold medals in Armed Services Competition.
In 1988 John qualified for the Olympic trials in the 110m hurdles; he again qualified in the 400m hurdles in 1992. With these accomplishments, John seemed destined to compete as a member of the 1996 Olympic Team. But on May 17, 1994 his life would be forever altered with one misstep over the hurdle. A faulty landing hyper-extended John’s left knee, resulting in an injury severing the popiliteal artery. An attempt to reconstruct the artery using a vein from his right leg failed; within days, gangrene turned the muscle black and amputation was suggested. The alternative was a useless left knee and ankle, which would confine him to a wheelchair. Though devastating, the injury did not stop him. With a strong faith in Christ and the support of his wonderfully supportive wife Alice, he chose amputation. Through the use a prosthesis, he would walk again - and eventually run.
During his long journey to recovery, John began using sport as a conduit to rehabilitation. He began swimming for cardiovascular fitness. It was during the first few swim sessions with his personal coach that an inspiration to compete again was born. After only 18 months of rehabilitation and training, John qualified for and made the 1996 Paralympic Team as a swimmer, competing in the games in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to qualification for the Paralympics, he competed in the finals of the 4x400m-medley relay, swimming the anchor. The Paralympic Games, titled as such because they are held parallel to the Olympics, are a worldwide competition for people with disabilities.
While watching closed-circuit television in the Athlete Village during the 1996 Paralympics, John observed athletes with one leg running on the track. Excited by what he saw, an idea was birthed and after being fitted with a running prosthesis. He set a goal of competing in track and field at the 2000 Paralympic Games, in Sydney, Australia. Not only did John begin to run he began to make history. Two years after taking his first running step, he earned the Silver Medal in the long jump at the 2000 Paralympic Games setting the American Long jump record in the process with a distance of 5.41 meters (18.4feet). He also sprinted to 5th place in both the 100 and 200m dashes.
John’s life has truly come full circle in his transformation from All-American long jumper, to Paralympic Silver medalist. As an inspirational and motivational speaker, applying lessons learned through times of testing is the focus of his speaking engagements. His powerful keynote, “Hurdling Adversity”, challenges audiences young and old to unleash the inspiration in them. He is a spokesperson for The Hartford Insurance Company, The American Plastics Council, The Ohio Willow Wood Company, and Disabled Sports USA. He has been featured on numerous national television programs to include PAX TV’s “It’s A Miracle”, with Richard Thomas, FOX’s “The Edge”, with Paula Zahn, NBC’s “Weekend Today Show”, with Sara James, and MSNBC’s “Morning Blend”, with Solidad O’Brian. He has also been profiled several times in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Washington Kid’s Post newspapers.
Subsequent to his 1994 amputation, John remained active with soldiers, first as a civilian employee of the Army working as a Sports Specialist with the Army’s World Class Athlete Program. He worked as a Program Specialist with the U. S. Army B.O.S.S. (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) Program at the Community and Family Support Center (CFSC) Headquarters. In 2003 he took a job with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and now manages the Paralympic Academy Youth Outreach Program, as well as directs the USOC’s Paralympic Military Programs (a program for service-members who return from conflict with physical disabilities.
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 conference schedule
Wednesday, June 22
Pre-Conference Workshops and Meetings:
8:00a - 11:30a NCACE Portfolio Preparation Workshop (pre-conference workshop - registration required) – Learning Center
8:00a - 11:30a NCACE Board of Directors Meeting (pre-conference meeting) – Fremont
9:00a - 11:00a Exhibitor and Poster Presentation Set-up – Summit Foyer
10:00a - 11:30a Journal of Coaching Education Editorial Board Meeting (pre-conference meeting) – Carson
Conference Begins:
11:30 - 12:15p Opening Keynote – “An Aspen Time Out: What’s the Role of Sport Organizations in Promoting Coach Training?” – Alan Ashley, Chief of Sport Performance United States Olympic Committee, Paul Roetert, CEO American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Jim Tenopir, COO National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), moderated by Tom Farrey, ESPN – Summit 3
Alan Ashley Paul Roetert Jim Tenopir
12:00 - 5:00p Exhibits and Poster Presentations Open – Summit Foyer
12:15 - 1:15p Lunch – Summit 1 & 2
1:30 - 2:45p (Concurrent Sessions)
“Applied Sport Science Delivery for Track and Field: A New USATF Model” – Robert Chapman, Associate Director of Sport Science and Medicine USA Track & Field – Summit 3
“Coaching Education Online: More than just a Correspondence Course” – Melissa Murray, University of Southern Mississippi – Carson
3:00 - 4:00p (Concurrent Sessions)
“Overtraining: Causes, Recognition and Prevention” – Randy Wilber, Senior Exercise Physiologist United States Olympic Committee – Summit 3
“What Sport Means in America: A Study of Sport’s Role in Society” – Erin Hannan, US Anti-Doping Agency – Carson
4:00 - 5:00p “Mind the Gap…and Other Things you may have Ignored” – Peter Vint, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee, John Crawley, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee – Summit 3
6:00 - 8:00p Welcome Reception – Antlers Hilton Main Lobby conference schedule thursday, June 23
7:00 – 8:00a Breakfast – Summit 1& 2
8:00a - 5:00p Exhibits Open – Summit Foyer
8:00a - 5:00p Poster Presentation Display
8:00 - 9:15a “Promoting Physical Activity and Good Nutrition for All Americans: Public and Private Sector Collaboration” – Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director President’s Council on Physical Fitness, Sport and Nutrition – Summit 3
Shellie Pfohl
9:30 - 10:30a (Concurrent Sessions)
“Paralympic Classification De-Mystified: How a Better Understanding of the Classification Process can Make YOU A More Effective Coach” – Julie O’Neill, Team Leader U.S. Paralympics – Carson
“Talent Transfer in Elite Sport” – Scott Riewald, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee – Summit 3
“Learning Communities in Action: Observations from Pilot Studies in Youth Sport Settings” – Rachael Bertram, California State University-Fresno – Learning Center
10:45a - 12:00p (Concurrent Sessions)
“Authenticating Elite Coaching Competency: Taking the National Standards for Sport Coaches to the Next Level” –Jody Brylinsky, Western Michigan University – Fremont
“Sport Psychology Workshop” – Karen Cogan, Sport Psychologist United States Olympic Committee – Learning Center
“What do Sport Administrators Do?” – Scott Schnitzspahn, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee – Carson
12:00 - 1:30p Lunch and Keynote Speaker: “Hydrating & Fueling for Peak Performance” – Bob Murray, Sport Science Insights – Summit 3
1:45 - 2:45p (Concurrent Sessions)
“Symbiosis Roundtable: Developing Successful Sport Science Relationships Between Universities and NGBs” –Kristen Dieffenbach, West Virginia University and Sam Callan, USA Cycling – Summit 1& 2
“Transfer of Training: Appropriate Progressions” – Rob Schwartz, Strength and Conditioning Coach United States Olympic Committee – Fremont
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 conference schedule
3:00 - 4:00p (Concurrent Sessions)
“The Role of International Competitive Analysis (ICA) in Re-defining the Performance Profile of a Traditional Sport Culture, High Performance Program and Organization” – Scott Higgins, USA Curling, Gerald Geurtz, Curling Zone, and John Crawley, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee – Summit 3
“NGB Opportunities to Integrate with USOC Sport Medicine Services” – Bill Moreau, Director of Sports Medicine Clinics, United States Olympic Committee – Learning Center
“Performance Assessment: Determining an Individual Athlete’s Performance Plan - Designing, Evaluating, Tracking, Accountability” – Ron Brant, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee – Carson
4:00 - 5:00p Coach and Athlete Panel with Brian Shimer and Tuffy Latour, Head Coaches USA Bobsled & Skeleton – Moderated by Darrin Steele, CEO of USA Bobsled & Skeleton – Summit 3
5:00 - 6:00p NCACE Delegate Assembly – Summit 3
friday, June 24
7:00 – 8:00a Breakfast – Summit 1& 2
8:00a - 5:00p Exhibits Open – Summit Foyer
8:00a - 5:00p Poster Presentation Display
8:00 - 9:15a “Youth Sports: The Tricky Task of Defining Development” – Jay Coakley, University of Colorado Colorado Springs – Summit 3
Jay Coakley
9:30 - 10:30a (Concurrent Sessions)
“Providing Standardized Coaching Education in Michigan Secondary and Post-Secondary Schools” – Kathy Westdorp, Assistant Director Michigan High School Athletic Association and Jody Brylinsky, Western Michigan University – Heritage B
“What We Learned: When High Performance and Traditional Sport Collide - Lessons in Culture, Management Change and Leadership” – Scott Higgins, USA Curling, Phil Drobnick, USA Curling, and John Crawley, High Performance Director United States Olympic Committee – Summit 1 & 2
“The Art and Science of Sport Nutrition in Team Sports: Research, Experience, or Intuition?” – Shawn Dolan, Sport Dietician United States Olympic Committee – Summit 3 conference schedule
10:45a - 12:00p (Concurrent Sessions)
“Changing a Culture: Forging a Championship Program by Building Trust” – Larry Lauer, Institute for the Study of Youth Sport at Michigan State University, Rob Smith, East Lansing High School – Heritage B
“Identifying the Paralympic Athlete Next Door” – John Register, Associate Director for Community and Military Programs U.S. Paralympics – Summit 1&2
“Technology Sport Application” – Robyn Mason, Sport Technologist United States Olympic Committee – Carson
12:00 - 1:30p Lunch and Keynote Speaker: “The Future Past of the Amateur Sports Act: Developing American Sport” – Laurence Chalip, University of Texas, Austin – Summit 3
1:45 - 3:00p “Sport 4 Life: Long Term Participant Development” – Istvan Balyi, National Coaching Institute (Canada) – Summit 3
Istvan Balyi
3:00 - 4:00p “Creating a Coaching System that is Right for Participants and for the Sport” – Patrick Duffy, Leeds Metropolitan University (UK) – Summit 3
4:15 - 5:30p “An Aspen Time Out: Next Steps in Pushing Coach Training Down the Pipeline” – Tom Farrey, ESPN – Summit 3
7:00 - 10:00p USOC Coach of the Year Awards Gala hosted by master of ceremonies Nancy Hogshead-Makar, Olympic Gold Medalist and Women’s Sports Foundation’s Senior Director of Advocacy (included in the cost of registration for General Participants and NGB Team Members)– Heritage Ballrooms
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 conference schedule
Saturday, June 25
8:00a - 10:00p SIG University Group Meeting – Heritage A
8:30a - 10:30a Olympic Day Sports Clinics – Free to the Public (sports and locations listed below)
10:00a - 2:00p Olympic Day Celebration at the Olympic Training Center
Memorial Park–
Golf First Tee Colorado Springs
Rugby David Farmer, USOC Volunteer Coach of the Year Finalist
David Farmer
Soccer Diane Daveys, NFHS Female Coach of the Year and Dave Chesler, US Soccer
Swimming Colorado Springs Swim School, USA Swimming Representatives
Volleyball Cody Kessel, USA Volleyball
Meadows Park Community Center–
Badminton Alex Mathew, USOC Volunteer Coach of the Year Finalist
Alex Mathew
Hillside Community Center–
Basketball Barbara Nelson, USOC Developmental Coach of the Year Finalist
Barbara Nelson
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 poster presentations displayed june 22-24
“Are Athletic Directors and Coaches Working as a Team?” – Jolynn S. Kuhlman and Kathy Boone, Indiana State University
“Sport as a Tool for Social Change within Underserved Communities: A Description of the First Urban Soccer Collaborative National Youth Leadership Institute” –Ronald Quinn, Xavier University
“Essential Tools for the Evolution of Expertise in Coaching” – Wesley Meeter and Kristen Diefenbach, West Virginia University
“Developing Games Using a Principles-Based Approach” – Peter Baggetta, University of Maryland
“The United States Soccer Federation’s National Youth License (NYL): A Measure of Coaching Efficacy” – Ronald Quinn, Xavier University and David Carr, Ohio University
“Legal Requirements and Responsibilities for Coaching Education Internships” – Melissa Murray, University of Southern Mississippi, Rebecca Zakrajsek, Indiana State University, and Kristen Dieffenbach, West Virginia University
“How to Get your Coaching Education Program Accredited: Learn from the Past Experience and Statistics” – Anita N. Lee, Eastern Connecticut State University and Jarrod Schenewark, Marshall University
“Coaching Athletes with Hidden Disabilities: Research and Recommendations for Coaching Education” – Tiffanye M. Vargas, University of Texas at San Antonio, Robbi Beyer, California State University at Los Angeles, and Margaret M. Flores, Auburn University
“RRCA Coaching Certification” –Patti Finke, Road Runners Club
“Even with Proper Academic Preparation, What are the Unexpected Issues that Confront Current Coaches and in What Ways Might it be Possible for Coaching Education to Address these issues for Future Coaches?” – Fran Hoogestraat, Belmont University, Lanise Rosemond, Tennessee Tech University and Michael Phillips, Tennessee Tech University
“Coaching Leadership Preferences: What are Collegiate Athletes Looking For?” – Kelly Witte, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
“Body Size and its Impact on Selection for Advanced Level Baseball Teams” – R. Michael Cathey, Valdosta State University
“Developing a Positive Conditioning Environment” – Mark Stanbrough, Emporia State University
“On the Right Track: Future Direction of USATF Coaching Education” – Larry Judge, Ball State University, Kimberly Bodey, Indiana State University, Terry Crawford, USA Track & Field
“Content Analysis of Volunteer Youth Training Programs in the U.S.” – Donna Duffy and Brian Loy, University of North Carolina Greensboro
“Discriminating Factors Between Successful and Unsuccessful Teams: A Case Study in Elite Youth Olympic Basketball Games” – Koh Koon Teck, National Institute of Education - Singapore
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 conference notes
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 conference notes
2011 National Coaching Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado | June 22-25 conference exhibitors
The USA Coaching Coalition is pleased to welcome the following exhibitors to the 2011 National Coaching Conference:
Special thanks to our exhibitors for sharing their quality coaching education resources!
USOC Sport Performance Division
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sport Performance Division’s Coaching Education Department is proud to host this year’s National Coaching Conference in Colorado Springs in partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). We look forward to continuing to provide the best and most current information available to coaching education leaders in order to achieve maximum performance from competitive athletes.
The 2011 National Coaching Conference is a combined event, pulling the USOC National Coaches Conference and the USA Coaching Coalition’s National Coaching Education Conference together for the first time. The conference will focus on sharing best practices and the latest research in coaching and coaching education. It will provide professionals the opportunity to network with leaders in the field, and to celebrate the profession by recognizing extraordinary coaches from the developmental through elite levels at the USOC Coach of the Year Awards Dinner.
The USOC Coaching Education Department is committed to supporting NGBs by providing elite performance information and training opportunities to contribute expertise necessary to direct Team USA athletes to national and international success.
Look for additional educational conferences and symposium opportunities through the USOC. Visit www.TeamUSA.org for additional information. Contact Christine Bolger ([email protected]) with questions or for additional information.
The 2011 National Coaching Conference is hosted by the United States Olympic Committee in partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Federation of State High School Associations, and the National Association of Sport and Physical Education.