The USAT Art and Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium gets under way this week and runs from 25-27 October. The event will feature a dynamic line-up of international and national experts in triathlon and a keynote presentation by author, journalist and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad.
Designed as a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity for triathlon coaches, the semi-annual event features an impressive range of US and international multisport experts. This year’s event will be held at San Diego’s Hyatt Regency La Jolla.
USA Triathlon certified coaches earn 15 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for attending the entire conference.
USA Triathlon 2012 Art and Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium – schedule
| Thursday 25 October |
| 16:00 – 18:00 : Registration/Packet Pick Up in Main Lobby |
| Friday 26 October |
| 06:30 – 07:30 : Fun Run led by Olympian Barb Lindquist |
| 08:30 – 09:00 : Registration/Packet Pick Up |
| 08:30 – 17:30 : Vendor Expo |
| 09:00 – 09:15 : Welcome – Mike Reilly |
| Opening Remarks – Rob Urbach, USAT CEO |
| 09:30 – 10:30 : |
| (A) Secrets to Speed on the Bike – Robbie Ventura |
| (B) Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes – Bob Seebohar |
| 10:45-12:00 : |
| (A) Run Mechanics and Drills, Practical – Bobby McGee |
| (B) Use of Swim Power Test to Analyze Swimming – Dr Genadijus Sokolovas |
| 12:00 – 13:00 : Lunch |
| 13:00 – 14:00 : |
| (A) Preparation for Competition to Maximize Performance – Brad Carlson |
| (B) Paratriathlon Classifications – Julie O’Neill |
| 14:15 – 15:15 : |
| (A) Learning from Past Olympic Experiences & Applying it to Future Success – Barrie Shepley |
| (B) Overcoming Obstacles: My Journey Back to a 4th Olympic Games – Hunter Kemper |
| 15:30 – 17:00 : Keynote – Diana Nyad |
| 18:00 – 19:00 : Reception |
| Saturday 27 October |
| 06:15 – 07:15 : Yoga Class – Sage Rountree |
| 08:30 – 17:30 : Vendor Expo |
| 09:00 – 10:00 : |
| (A) Fueling & Hydrating the Higher Level Triathlete from Research to Practice – Monique Ryan |
| (B) Youth Participation and Research – Dr Duston Morris |
| 10:15 – 11:15 : |
| (A) Unexplained Underperformer Syndrome – Dr Max Testa |
| (B) Creating Financial Stability While Following our Passion – Gordo Byrn |
| 11:30 – 12:30 : |
| (A) Mental Skills – Presenter: Dara Wittenburg |
| (B) Time Constrained Training: Implementing Strength and Conditioning – Derek Grabert, MS, CSCS |
| 12:30 – 13:30 : Lunch |
| 13:00-13:30 : Bike Fit to Enhance Your Coaching Business – Retül |
| 13:30 – 14:30 : |
| (A) Periodization for Advanced/Elite Athletes – Melissa Mantak |
| (B) Paratriathlon Training – Mark Sortino and Peter Harsch |
| 14:45 – 15:45 : |
| (A) Yoga For Triathlon – Sage Rountree |
| (B) Run Training for Triathletes – Dr Joe Vigil |
| 16:00 – 17:00 : |
| (A) Training Intensity for Every Level of Athlete – Ian Murray |
| (B) Integrated High Performance Coaching – Scott Schnitzspahn |
