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The ABA will be hosting Zoom sessions during the 2023 season to increase interaction between coaches and athletes while offering some helpful tips on training and race preparation. There will be some guest speakers during these interactive webinars and regardless of age, ability, years in the sport, athletes and coaches will ride away with gained knowledge.
INVITEES: Any athlete or coach interested in participating including all disciplines and categories (any age, any ability).
FORMAT: Participants will be provided with a homework assignment prior to the meeting. The webinar will begin with 15-20 of presentation around the assignment and then have an interactive Q&A session.
SCHEDULE:
Race Preparation – Guest Speaker Cycling Canada Head Coach Dan Proulx
Topic: Race preparation
Date: April 13
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm MST
Place: Zoom Link
Presentation: Topics will include rider expectations while on National Team projects, resources available to provincial racers, and guidelines to make it to the “next level”.
Road Race Tactics – Guest Speaker Olympian Leah Kirchman
Topic: Road Nationals Preparation
Date: May 10
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm MST
Place: Zoom Link
Presentation: Coaches and Athletes will learn how to analyze a route using technology to determine race tactics and optimize training leading in to the National Championships.
MTB Race Tactics – Guest Speaker Olympic Medalist, World Champion and National Coach Catherine Pendrel
Topic: MTB Nationals Preparation
Date: June 20
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm MST
Place: Zoom Link
Presentation: Coaches and Athletes will learn how to analyze a route on using technology to determine race tactics and optimize training leading in to the National Championships.
Overtraining – Guest Speaker TBC
Topic: Overtraining
Date: TBD – in July
Time: TBD
Place: Zoom
Presentation: Coaches and Athletes will review signs and symptoms of overtraining and identifying metrics to help prevent it.
Register: Register by e-mailing Petrina at coach@albertabicycle.ab.ca