Attending the Level II coaching seminar, Feb. 23-25 2007 in Colorado Springs, Co., was a very interesting and a rewarding trip. The course included talks on athlete monitoring, nutrition/hydration, tactics and strategy, periodiztion training principles and sport physiology. Some of this was new to me and some was old hat to me. Having 25 years experience in cycling, along with a deep interest in training principles, has taught me many of the aspects of training in this sport. Also, having a B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry made the physiology part less painful.
The Olympic Training Center was a very nice facility. We were aloud to take advantage of most of the facility so I explored the gym and pool on a couple of days. Wanting to see a bit of Colorado Springs, I went on some early morning jogs. I'd found a park where the cycling velodrome was at but never got the chance to visit because that morning I needed to get back before the coaching sessions started. One thing, the next time I go, that will surely be number one on my agenda. We were given access to the cafeteria, which was open 24hrs, so I never went hungry. Trust me, I like to eat. My roommate, in the dorms, was a gentleman from New York City who trains triathletes. Great guy to have as a roommate and very knowledgeable.
Overall, this was a very pleasant experience. I got to visit a facility that has produced many great athletes. I learned many new aspects to the sport of coaching that I can apply to the athletes that I coach. Also, I got to network with coaches from around the country.
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