Part 2 will visit Marathon and the original starting line of the famed 40km run (now 42.195km) to Athens, and Part 3 will visit Ancient Olympia. If you are going to Athens, then as a Track & Field fan you must visit the original the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the 1896 Olympic … [Read more...] about Visiting Athens, Greece, site of first Modern Olympic Games
London 2012 Olympics
Why are English and French the Official Olympic Languages?
Why are English and French the Official Olympic Languages? Because the founder of the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and “father” of the modern Olympics was a Frenchman? Baron Pierre de Coubertin? Because the IOC is based in Lausanne, the French-speaking part of Switzerland? Because … [Read more...] about Why are English and French the Official Olympic Languages?
Interview with Jessica Zelinka, Elite Heptathlete and SuperMom
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD) around the world. In the past, I wrote about Athletes-turned-Coach Irena Szewinska and Margot Wells as well as Athletes Wyomia Tyus and Chi Cheng. So to celebrate International Women’s Day, I interviewed Canada's Jessica Zelinka. She is a pentathlete, … [Read more...] about Interview with Jessica Zelinka, Elite Heptathlete and SuperMom
Beyond the Olympic Medals: Where Do We Go Now?
I want to elaborate more on Question 3 from Friday's Interview with Doug Logan. There's a famous quote: "No taxation Olympics without representation" The Olympics should be about representation! Not just the medals. But the average TV audience views the Olympics as … [Read more...] about Beyond the Olympic Medals: Where Do We Go Now?
Interview with Kevin Tyler, former UKA Head of Coaching
This is part 8 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Kevin Tyler, former UKA Head of Coaching
Interview with Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and UKA Sprint Coach
This is part 2 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Stuart McMillan has the unique experience of coaching at three Home Olympic Games: American athletes at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, … [Read more...] about Interview with Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and UKA Sprint Coach
Yohan Blake and the Rocket Sprint Start
Yesterday’s podcast from Kenta’ Bell on Coaching Sprint Force & Mechanics mentioned the Jamaicans using the Rocket Sprint Start. Starting blocks are all about putting yourself in the right biomechanical angles for the best and most efficient start possible. Beating everyone else to the … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake and the Rocket Sprint Start
Coach Management Assessment Profile (CMAP) & Targeted Coach Acceleration Program (TCAP)
One of highlights of my London 2012 Olympics experiences was visiting the Global Coaches House, attending sessions and meeting other coaches in various sports. The bonus evening sessions with Jessica Ennis and Sharon Hannan were a bonus! One of the sessions was Design Thinking for the Next … [Read more...] about Coach Management Assessment Profile (CMAP) & Targeted Coach Acceleration Program (TCAP)
Year in Review: Fireside Chat Reflecting London Olympics
As we draw a close on 2012, one of my biggest highlights was attending the London Summer Olympics. A few months ago, Derek Hansen of RunningMechanics.com interviewed me on my London experience. (Click here for the interview prior to the Games) Were my predictions correct? Do I … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Fireside Chat Reflecting London Olympics
Fireside Chat: Owning the Podium
With the recent Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and London 2012 Summer Olympics under our belt, what have we learned? Every host nation wants to win the most medals possible, that’s obvious. We don’t want the embarrassment of 1976 Montreal Olympics where the host country won 0 gold … [Read more...] about Fireside Chat: Owning the Podium
