NEW TECHNICAL CONSULTANT SIGNS FOR TS1

Trackspeed1 UK have gained a priceless new partner in Technical Consultant, Walt Cline, one of the leading sources of expertise on technique in sport in the US.

Walt Cline is a Sport Science Coach and Consultant to developmental, scholastic, collegiate, and professional athletes, corporations, and military populations in the USA.  Walt's professional training and licensing has allowed him to work with athletes and individuals at every level from youth to professional.  

"I met Walt at UVA (University of Virginia, Charlottesville) and it was clear from the off that he is very passionate about sport, coaching, and possesses a massive depth of technical knowledge," said TS1 Chief Coach, John Powell.

"Even though he may be a few miles away, modern day technology can bring him over to our own front door.  He represents a fantastic source of advice for anyone in Trackspeed1 UK, not least myself, to bounce ideas off, or simply share issues with with a view to finding solutions.  I really hope some of our folks take advantage of what is surely a unique potential learning experience."

Walt has 17 years' experience coordinating and developing programming as a consultant, teacher, coach and subject matter expert to sports programs in youth, developmental, scholastic, collegiate and professional settings - in John's words, he represents "...almost the ideal source of consultancy anyone could wish for."

Trackspeed1 UK's international approach to recruiting the widest and most diverse sources of advice and ideas around training was dealt a further boost after John expanded the association with UVA Head Coach Bryan Fetzer, who willingly moved into the role of Performance Consultant from Training Advisor.

"All this may seem a little heady at first," said John, "but when we all report back for squad training on October 12, I will make sure everyone is clear on just what this represents for them as members of the group."

Asked why he didn't recruit sources of expertise nearer home, John explained: 

"There is a wealth of knowledge here in the UK, and there have been some terrific positive steps toward coach development, especially through the National Coach Development Programme, but ultimately a lot of the expertise is limited to elite athletes.  Sadly there are risks when your athlete starts talking to other coaching regimes locally too."

Walt Cline - new Trackspeed1 UK Technical Consultant.
See http://h2ksports.com/ for his full profile and website.

 

STATESIDE HOOK-UPS PROMISE MUCH FOR TS1

Trackspeed1 UK Chief Coach, John Powell's Stateside visit landed him in the State of Virginia this week, and he had very quickly recruited a wealth of expertise for the squad over the coming year.

After revisiting his old stomping ground at Harvard University, Boston, the hook-up with Virginia's Chief Track and Field coach, Bryan Fetzer (formerly at Harvard) paid dividends.

Details will appear on this blog very soon, but with links continuing at Harvard, and a Washington DC-based coach already buying into links with Trackspeed1, John was already very excited about the potential for his athletes in 2013/14 and on.

"We have a wealth of expertise in the UK, but if you limit the range of your knowledge to your own shores it is a very naive strategy indeed.  I have learned so much from my links in the US over the years, and this summer's trip has extended the potential to develop and learn still further.

"It's potential links for the athletes, most importantly, as well as the coaching staff in the squad," he continued, "and I believe that puts us in a very unique position indeed.  I hope to elaborate very soon."

Trackspeed1 UK regroup as a squad for training on October 12th - two days after John visits Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE from The Queen!