“Let NO ONE Sit on the SIDELINES” Continuum of Support for the Developmental to Elite Athlete By: Cindy Housner, Executive Director and Founder Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association A Journey: Developmental to Elite Can We Do It All…and Do It Well? Yes – with resources, collaboration and a plan…but a flexible plan. Variety of Talent Desire Work Ethic Support Evaluate Your Players/Team Age Transportation Work Ethic Motivation Talent Available Resources Annual Goal Setting Include Coach Minimal Involvement of parents Season and long-term goals – 1 to 4 years Develop workouts and season plan based on goals Sample Goal Setting Forms Developmental Athlete More simple Ethan’s Workout Learn basic rules and sports Hard techniques 1. 10 minute warm-up 2. 15x 30 seconds sprint, 30 sec. jog Emphasize skill 3. Rest 1 minute after every 3rd set development 4. 5-8 minute cool-down Socialization Medium Practice less frequently – 1. 10 minute warm-up once a week 2. Try to hit max speed 3x 3. 10x 20 second sprint, 40 second jog Competition – scrimmages, 4. 5-8 minute cool-down local, keep fun Easy Equipment - basic 1. 10 minute warm-up 2. 20 minute solid pushing 3. 5 minute cool-down (mainly focus on your stroke and bringing your elbows high and hitting the rim 2-7) Competitive Athlete May need more resources than your program or coach is able to provide. Incorporate School-Based Programming • PE Program •Weight Program •Sport Specific Inclusion •Track, Swim Youth Non School-Based Programming •Cross-training with Youth Club such as swim, track, hockey •Health Club – Yoga, Pilates, Lifting, Swim •Other Sport Programming Adult Athletes College: – Train with their school team, able-bodied – Find a USATF Club, USA Swimming, USA Hockey, USTA, etc. – If no team sport, encourage your athletes to start a club sport at their University. Example: NIU Goalball Team Adult Athletes Non-College: – Calendar – Trainer – Health Club – Reduced Fees – Additional Resources – Introduction to facilities for on-going practices – Conduct weekly practices or bi-weekly practice and supplement with additional resources. Success = Support + Collaboration Who in your community can you partner with to strengthen your programming? is Who Needs to Connect? •College and High School Coaches •Adaptive Sport Clubs •Club Sports •PE Teachers •Health Clubs •Athletic Directors •Trainers •Parks and Recreation Programs •Physicians •Rehabs, Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, VA Centers/Hospitals •Nurses, PT, OT, TR, ST University and College Professors in •Prosthetists • the Health Fields Adaptive Sports Clubs Provide Training and Support Such As: Equipment Competitions Classification Goal Setting Travel Calendars Team Camaraderie Coaching Statistics Athlete Development Fund Provide options for the developmental to the more competitive athlete Sponsorship OTHER . Code of Conduct: Coaches, Parents, Athletes (Youth & Adult) . Media and Sponsorship . Athlete Development Fund . Season Sports Meeting . Athletes Stats . Remote Athletes . Weather . Travel National Disabled Sports Organizations Adaptive Sports, USA Athletics For All - DSUSA Disabled Sports, USA – DSUSA United States Association of Blind Athletes – USABA United States Paralympics – USP Sport Specific Falcons Hockey Association (FHA) IL Swimming USA Swimming United States Tennis Association (USTA) Chicago Bears Northern Illinois Hockey Association (NIHA) United States Golf Association (USGA) USA Hockey (USAH) Dare2Tri Paratriathalon United States Track & Field (USTF) United States Track & Field Illinois Gurnee Judo Club United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) United States Para Powerlifting National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Illinois State High School Athletic Association (ISHSAA) University of Illinois – Champaign University of Wisconsin – Whitewater Wheelchair USA, Track & Field (WUSATF) Community Partners • College of Lake County • Crossfit • Chicago Park District; Rehab • American Legion Institute of Chicago • AmVets • Chicago, Lurie Children’s Hospital • IL Veterans Association • Milwaukee Public Schools – • WI PVA Recreation • Adaptive Adventures World Sports Chicago • • Illinois & Wisconsin Spina Bifida • Special Recreation Associations Association • Wisconsin Adaptive Athletic • Next Steps Association • Illinois & Wisconsin Spinal Cord • Milwaukee VA Association • Jessie Wood VA • Wide range of school districts, YMCA’s, • Hines VA Park Districts & Special Recreation • Rush Athletics Associations. • NorthShore Healthcare • Rosalind Franklin University • Rust-oleum • Falcons Hockey • Grainger • A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center • Jenny Spangler Running Club • Northshore Yoga • Synergy • Lake Forest College • Wisconsin Adaptive Sports • USATF IL and WI Assoc. • Northern Illinois University Sports Plan: Track and Field Season: Year-round Collaborators/Partners USATF Illinois State High School Athletic Association Wisconsin State High School Athletic Association TRX Cross Training Jenny Spengler’s Olympic Running Club Coaches *Dave Bogenschutz - High Performance and Ambulatory *Amie Day - Wheelchair Athletes Eileen Shaughnessy - Seating & Positioning, Beginning, Wheelchairs, and Team Registrations *Randy Housner - Long Jump and Javelin *Kevin Hosea, Tom Huene - Seated Throws **Gail Daily - Ambulatory Throws Staff Support *Nicole Verneuille *Cindy Housner Tom Daily *USATF Level 1/USP Track and Field Certified, **in progress Training Locations: Summer: Warren Township High School Fall/Winter/Spring: Lake Forest College, Lake Forest High School, Evanston HS, Rush Athletics Competition Season: Two to three indoor meets during winter* Desert Challenge DASA Meet United States Paralympic Track & Field Nationals Dairyland Meet Fast Cow Great Lakes Regional Games and Adult National Open National Junior Disability Championships IWAS - Invite Only GLASA Twilight 5K Additional six 5K, 10K and Half Marathons Chicago Marathon Milwaukee Running Festival *Attendance at meets based on funding. High School students compete on their school team. Camps and Clinics: Spring Track & Field Officials Clinic Wheelchair Track Clinic and Ambulatory Track Clinic Gateway to Gold Clinic to Wisconsin State High School Athletic Association Clinic to Illinois State High School Athletic Association Track & Field Clinics to Injured Military at Milwaukee VA GLASA provides a track & field coach for Wisconsin VA Team for the National Veteran Wheelchair Games Track & Field coaching for visually impaired at Ottis & Farnsworth in Chicago Conducting Practices Diversify Your Coaches – Plan. What does the season look like? • Youth vs. Adult • Rec vs. Tournament Team • Travel vs. Local • Field vs. Track: Sprinters, Jumps, Wheelchair, Throws (Seated vs. Ambulatory) Keep your “star” coach free to wander. Certifications? Level of Expertise? Time Segments Allow longer time for more competitive athletes. Overlap time for all levels of athletes for team atmosphere. Assign additional practice time for returning and more competitive athletes. Bring entire team together for . Team Meetings . Socials . Education Elite Athlete • IPC License – Internationally Paralympic Classified • Choosing competitions – based on skill & competitors • Equipment: Higher level sleds, chairs, blades, etc. • Nutrition • Video Analysis • Calendar • Sports Psychology • Aware of Sports Performance Plan • Medical Support – Trainers, Prosthetists OUTREACH Ambulance Chaser School/Assembly Presentations On the Athletic Field or Pool Deck On the Sidelines Schools Medical Facilities Utilize your Competitions as Introductions to Sport Competitions One-on-one follow-up is crucial Parties - Giveaways Cross Sport Recruitment Parents – Coaches – Athletes - Business Cards The Successful Athlete Developmental Competitive – Elite - Good Habits: - Know Your Competition - Attend Practice - College Programs - Be On Time - High Performance - Sportsmanship Coaches - Competitions - Clinics/Camps Team GLASA Track and Field Welcome Meeting o What is An Athlete? o Introduction of Coaches and Athletes o Philosophy o Practice Calendar o Competition Calendar o Review Questions o Important Reminders o Shirts/Singlets o Equipment o Financial Resources o Code of Conduct: Social Media o Giving Back o Hotel Blocks – Desert Challenge, DASA, Rio Trials, NJDC For those who would like to stay: o 2016 USP Sports Performance Plan o Power Point Presentation-Sports Psychology o Goal Setting Psychological Skills Training for the Elite Athletes: What Takes Athletes from Kindergarten to the Paralympics? Dr. Paul Wright Associate Professor of Exercise Science Lindenwood University St. Charles, Missouri High Motivation & Commitment Goal Oriented Optimistic & Positive Extreme Focus Ability to Handle Stress & Adversity Mental Toughness Sport Intelligence 1. Personal Sacrifice 2. Years of Preparation 3. Incredible Self-Belief 4. Never-Give-Up Attitude 5. Extreme Dedication 6. Pressure Performer 7. Intense Focus 8. High Motivation 9. Competitive Streak 10. Desire to Achieve/Win 11. Positive Attitude 12. Resiliency 13. Ability to Handle Stress 14. Patience 15. Intense PASSION 16. Understand More You Put in – More You Get Out 17. Self-Confidence 18. Can Keep Deadlines 19. Strict Routine 20. Healthy Perfectionism 1. Choose and maintain a positive attitude 2. Maintain a high level of self-motivation 3. Set high & realistic goals 4. Deal effectively with people 5. Use positive self-talk