National Sprint Development Program

2014

Introductory Remarks

The aim of the USA National Sprint Development Program – NDP - is to build “a strong foundation for long term success”.

At the core of this drive for long term success is our club based system. It is here where the strategies to generate the fundamentals inherent in a strong sustainable program are being targeted.

Our Athlete Development Model (ADM) has a club athlete centered approach in its program offerings but specifically rewards the athlete that demonstrates potential by his or her on water performance. The athletes and coaches understand that in order to be a member of Team USA / Kayak it is an earned privilege based on performance. The USA Canoe Kayak ADM is posted on the USA Canoe Kayak website – www.usack.org.

The USA Canoe Kayak Performance Awards document is an incentivized approach in striving for international excellence. Athletes receive a monetary reward based on performance at specified international events. The 2014 Performance Awards Program is posted on the USA Canoe Kayak website – www.usack.org.

A Coach Development Model (CDM), introduced in the summer of 2007, offers training to club coaches in USA Canoe Kayak’s sport specific coaching education program. Practical in its assessment of coaching competence and economical in its delivery, seminars are offered during training camps in which coaches are invited with their nominated athletes; as well as at the request of member clubs during visitations by the National Sprint Development Director. Annually these seminars are offered at the USA Canoe Kayak Coaching and Leadership Conference – OKC – February 14-16, 2014. The four context levels are described on the USA Canoe Kayak website – www.usack.org .

The Sprint Coaches Association (SCA), formed in August of ’07, plays a significant role within USA Canoe Kayak. With an elected Board of Directors, the SCA has provided direction and support in instituting the Performance Awards Program; Fitdex testing protocols; selection of the National Junior and Development Teams; reviewing Rules and Regulations applicable to Nationals and Trials.

USA Canoe Kayak has established Five Goals to guide our Association and its activities:

1. Fund the Mission – generate the resources needed for USA Canoe Kayak to achieve its Mission and Goals

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2. Grow the Base – develop new and innovative paths of access to competitive sports that expand our base of participation. 3. Achieve Sustained International Competitive Success – win medals at premiere international events. 4. Empower Bold Leadership – set high standards for our performance and sport culture, founded in a strategy and structure that coordinates, collaborates, and empowers leadership at all levels of our sport. 5. Expand Global Presence and Influence – be a strong partner in the international paddle sports community.

National Sprint Development Program

Mission Statement To support all USA Canoe Kayak affiliated clubs in their efforts to provide quality programs to their members and communities.

Vision Statement To foster an environment where athletes, coaches, officials, directors, parents and volunteers are valued and respected in their efforts to support the growth of sprint canoe and kayak.

Situation Analysis — 2014

a) Sprint Coaches Association - Board:

Chair: National Sprint Development Director

Directors: Chris Barlow, Head Coach SDCKT Claudiu Cuir, Head Coach, LCKC Aasim Saleh, Coach, Oklahoma City Alan Anderson, Head Coach, Gig Harbor

b) High Performance Committee Greg Barton, Double Gold Medalist 1988 Olympics K1/K2 Jay T Kearney, Former Senior Physiologist, USOC and US Olympian. Jordan Malloch, Two time US Olympian Chris Barlow, Head Coach SDCKT and US Olympian. Peter Newton, Athlete rep USA Canoe Kayak Board and US Olympian USA Canoe Kayak Staff: Shaun Caven – National Team Coach and 2012 USA Olympic Team Mac Hickox – National Sprint Development Director and Two time Olympian

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Communication is the center piece of our approach through a dedicated website – www.usack.org where information on all of the NDP is readily available. Home page – Disciplines / Sprint / National Junior and Development Program – bullets include: Programs / Athlete Development Program / Athlete Development Model / Barton Bantams / Performance Awards Program / Bulletin & News / Coaching Education / Junior Sprint Events / Fitdex Testing / Selection Criteria / Meet the National Junior and Development Teams.

2014 will see the National Junior and Development athletes entered at the National Team Trials, April 25th & 26th in Oklahoma City, OK. Athletes will compete for direct nomination to the Junior World Championships and Olympic Hopes Regatta. These same athletes will be using their best performances to establish a National Ranking. The details of the Junior World Championships Selection Criteria are posted on the website – www.usack.org .

The details of the Olympic Hopes Regatta Selection Criteria are posted on the website – www.usack.org .

The National Junior and Development Teams will train at the Lake Placid Camp and compete at the 2014 LPI: National Junior & Development Canoe Teams – June 29th to July 8th National Junior & Development Kayak Teams – June 29th to July 8th In addition: National U23 & Senior Teams – June 29th to July 8th

The Lake Placid International Regatta – LPI – is held annually in this historic Olympic setting in upper New York State - July 6th – 7th, 2014. The LPI is currently the largest international sprint regatta in the US.

Szeged, Hungary will host the 2014 Junior & U23 World Championships, July 17 to 20. Pre Camps will be held as follows: Junior World Canoe &Kayak Teams – Lake Placid, NY – July 8th to 11th U23 World Kayak Team – Lake Placid, NY – July8th to 11th

The USA Canoe Kayak Nationals will begin on Thursday July 30th and conclude on Saturday the August 1st, Gainesville, GA.

The results from the 2014 Nationals will also be used to nominate the canoe men and women who will be selected to the U17 Lake Placid Canoe Camp – September 21 to 27.

The results from the 2014 OKC Nationals will also be used to nominate the kayak men and women who will be selected to the U17 Fall Kayak Camp - TBA

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International Competitions & Training Camps Model – 2014 Details

National Team Trials Oklahoma City, OK April 25th & 26th

Lake Placid Camp Lake Placid Canoe Camp th th th th Oklahoma Kayak Camp June 29 to July 8 June 29 to July 8

End of School to June 29 National Junior & Development National Junior &

National Junior Team Kayak Teams Development Teams

Lake Placid International July 6th & 7th

Pre World Kayak Pre World Canoe Camp-LP Camp-LP July 8th to 11th July 8th to 11th Junior World Team Junior World Team

Junior & U23 World Championships

Szeged, Hungary th th July 17 to 20

Oklahoma Fall Kayak Camp Nationals Lake Placid Canoe Camp TBA Gainesville, GA September 21-27 National Junior & July 30th – August 1 National Junior & Development Teams Development Teams

Olympic Hopes Regatta Piestany, Slovakia September 13th to 15th

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Initiatives for 2014

International relations with Canoe Kayak : a) Florida Training Camps – open to all USA Canoe Kayak athletes – & Senobe Canoe Club – contact Mac Hickox for details – [email protected] b) Lake Placid International Regatta – Team USA versus Team Canada – Grand Prix Trophy – Junior U18. c) USA Canoe Kayak Coaching Conference – OKC – February 14th to 16th – key note speaker – John Edwards, Chair ICF Paddle All Committee; Tamas Buday Sr. National Team Canoe Coach CKC 1989 to 2012; Tamas Buday Jr. 3x Olympian C2 CKC

International Competitions: a) Lake Placid International, Lake Placid, NY – July 6th & 7th b) Junior World Championships, Szeged, Hungary – July 17th to 20th. c) Olympic Hopes Regatta, Piestany, Slovakia, September 13th to 15th.

If you have any questions about any aspect of the 2014 National Sprint Development Plan, please get in touch with me at your convenience [email protected] Aspects of this plan may change as new information is presented by the ICF, USOC, Olympic Training Center - LP or USA Canoe Kayak Board, Sprint Selection Committee, or High Performance Committee. Any revisions to the 2014 NDP Plan will be re posted on the USA Canoe Kayak website.

Mac Hickox National Sprint Development Director January, 2014.

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