RCA LTAD Webinars

Find out more about rowing and long-term athlete development! A webinar series has been developed based on key topics relating to implementation of LTAD within our rowing system.

Upcoming:

Paul Beedling - LTAD - Training to Train and the High School Rower - February 29, 2012
(8:30 pm EASTERN)
http://momentum.adobeconnect.com/t2t_high_school/

Long-term Athlete Development and how programs can best meet the needs of high school rowers in their first or second competitive season: The session includes training considerations given technical proficiency, stage objectives and developing physical capacities. Paul, a successful high school coach and now a RowOntario development centre coach, shares his expertise and experience regarding types of workouts that are developmentally appropriate, and some of the challenges with implementing the LTAD model.

Presenter: Paul Beedling Host: Christian Hrab.

Vincent Cote - LTAD - Learning to Train and the High School Rower - March 21, 2012
(8:30 pm EASTERN)
http://momentum.adobeconnect.com/l2t_high_school/

The first stage for an introduction to rowing is the "Learning to train" stage where the athlete is taught how to row. Grip, posture, balance, rhythm and basic blade work are introduced and reinforced in this stage. Join Vincent Cote of the Quebec Rowing Association, who is a successful coach and athlete at all levels of the sport. Vincent, who is bilingual, will share his expertise and tricks of the trade on how to teach proper rowing technique to the beginner.

Presenter: Vincent Cote Host : Christian Hrab

Archives:

• How To Run a Skills Event
  The creation of a Skills Event is one of the recommendations in RCA's LTAD Competition Review. Rowing Canada Aviron has developed a series of "skill challenges" as part of the Skills Event that reinforce important abilities needed to be an effective rower including balance, boat maneuvers, steering and stopping. The skill challenges emphasize boat handling, safety and rowing technique. Building on the previous webinar, Martin George and Eron Main share some of their experiences in running a skills event and provide advice on how to organize this. Based on their experiences, Martin and Eron provide valuable advice on hosting a skills event at the BC Summer Games.

• LTAD - Training to Train and the High School Rower hosted by Paul Beedling, Mike Purcer, Vincent Cote : Long-term Athlete Development and how programs can best meet the needs of a high school rower in their first or second competitive season. The session includes training considerations given technical proficiency, stage objectives and developing physical capacities. Paul, a successful high school coach and now a RowOntario Development Centre Coach, shares expertise and experience regarding types of workouts that are developmentally appropriate and some of the challenges with implementing the LTAD model.  View here: http://momentum.na4.acrobat.com/p92773280/
• How To Run a Skills Event : The creation of a Skills Event is one of the recommendations in RCA's LTAD Competition Review. Rowing Canada Aviron has developed a series of "skill challenges" as part of the Skills Event that reinforce important abilities needed to be an effective rower including balance, boat maneuvers, steering, stopping. The skill challenges emphasize boat handling, safety and rowing technique. Building on the previous webinar, Martin George and Eron Main share some of their experiences in running a skills event and provide advice on how to organize this. Based on their experiences, Martin and Eron provide valuable advice based on hosting a skills event at the BC Summer Games.
  View here: http://momentum.na4.acrobat.com/p17681448/
• Long-term Athlete Development - The Big Picture with Richard Way, CS4L Lead
  Richard discusses how LTAD in Canada has gaining momentum in sport, education, recreation and health. This has been a catalyst for thinking about sport in a new way. What it is? Why it is important? Why you need to know about it? How is it relevant in the rowing world for rowers, coaches and all other stakeholders.
  View here: http://momentum.na4.acrobat.com/p24749438