A Call for Papers – Bridging the Gap Between Sport Science and Coaching

Posted by Jeremy Gentles in Uncategorized on 09 17th, 2008 | no responses

Update: Thanks to all who submitted posters for the Coaches and Sport Science College! We are no long accepting submissions for this years Call for Papers.

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:

  1. Coaching/Coach Education-1st place – $150-2nd place – $75
  2. 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!



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