The Center of Excellence staff Dr Stone, Dr Ramsey and Meg Stone Director had the opportunity to consult with the Alpine Coach Darrell Gray and the athletic trainer for Alpine sport, in order to discuss the implementation of the endurance and resistance training programs. Burke Mountain Ski Academy are one of several Ski Academies nation wide. Their academic curriculum works around the student interest in competitive skiing. Our discussion centered on, testing the athletes, designing the training program for the athletes, and monitoring the training program. Through this collaboration Burke Mountain coaching staff indicated a strong interest in internship opportunities for student athletic trainers and students interested in a coaching as a career. Please feel free to visit their web site for more information regarding the Academy www.burkemtnacademy.org We look forward to a long relationship with this very interesting academy.
The ETSU Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education is placing a Call for Papers that will be presented at the Third Annual Coaches and Sport Science College on December 12-13, 2008. The deadline for paper submissions is November 1, 2008. The subject matter must deal directly or indirectly with the enhancement of competitive athletes. Posters can deal with advances in coaching, coaching methods, biomechanical, psychological, physiological or sports medicine aspects. Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Coaching/Coach Education-1st place - $150-2nd place - $75
- Sport Science-1st place - $150-2nd place - $75
Outstanding Student Poster $150
Posters must be up by Friday morning at December 12th at 8:00 am – judging will take place during all breaks – primary authors are expected to stand with their posters during afternoon breaks and from 5:00pm until 5:45 pm on Friday. The deadline for paper submissions is November 1, 2008. Click here to download a sample of what should be included in the paper.
Posters should fit a standard size display: approximately 4 ft x 4 ft. (122 cm x 122 cm).
The judges for the competition will be:
Coaches Education:
- Chris Ayres – Physical Education ETSU/ Director of ETSU IRB, former Executive Director of TAHPERD
- Ian Jeffries – UKSCA, Director of All-Pro Performance, Wales, UK
- Dan Wathen – Head Trainer (Emeritus) – Youngstown State University
Sports Science:
- Brian Schilling - Director of the Exercise Neuromechanics Laboratory, Memphis University
- Jeff McBride – Associate Professor, Director of Neuromuscular Laboratory
- Clive Brewer – UKSCA, Coaches education development, SportScotland, Scotland, UK
- Travis Triplett – Master (or is it mistress) of Ceremonies at Banquet.
Learn more about the Third Annual Coaches and Sport Science College!
Click here to register for the Third Annual Coaches and Sport Science College!
For more information about the call for papers please call (423) 439-5796 or (423) 439-8479.
