European Endurance Conference Nottingham, England 9-10 November 2013 World class speakers Subsidised places available to UK coaches Discounted accommodation and dinner for stay over delegates With: Bud Baldaro Jenni Banks Neil Black Prof. Neil Cronin Tim Hutchings Chris Jones Tomasz Lewandowski Nathan Lewis Dr Charlie Pedlar Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis Norman Poole David Rowland David Sunderland
The 2013 European Endurance Conference, hosted by British Athletics and England Athletics will take place on Saturday and Sunday the 9 and 10 November in Nottingham, England. This event, which forms part of European Athletics Coaching Summit Series, builds on the success of the British Athletics/England Athletics Coaching Masterclass programme. The event continues the exceptional coach development opportunities on offer in the UK with an impressive roll call of world class speakers including: Bud Baldaro, Jenni Banks, Neil Black, Neil Cronin, Tim Hutchings, Chris Jones, Tomasz Lewandowski, Nathan Lewis, Charlie Pedlar, Yannis Pitsiladis, Norman Poole, David Rowland and David Sunderland. The venue is the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham University, easily accessible from Britain and Europe by air, rail and car, with excellent facilities, and the onsite 4 Star Devere Hotel. The conference aims to deliver high level expertise and provide the platform for coaches and sports scientists to collaborate and develop knowledge and skills. To get the most out of the conference we suggest delegates acquaint themselves with the conference speakers. Pre-conference information is available online at www.europeanenduranceconference.co.uk. Details and booking information are available online at www.europeanenduranceconference.co.uk British Milers Club Gala Dinner Saturday 9 November 2013 In addition to the two-day conference programme, there will be a special Gala Dinner on the evening of Saturday 9 November with evening speech by Tim Hutchings. The cost of this dinner is included in the conference fee.*** ***not included in the day delegate rate Conference venue: East Midlands Conference Centre & Orchard Hotel University Park, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RJ Sat Nav: Lat: 52.940983 Long: -1.208081 Conference fees: 75 per day delegate rate* 120 for UK Coaches with a valid UKA Coaching Licence** 155 for European and non-uka licensed coaches** * includes lunch on one day only ** includes lunch on both days and Gala Dinner with Tim Hutchings on 9 November Accommodation is not included Subsidised places: The first 100 places for UKA licensed coaches are available at a subsidised cost of just 99 (To be eligible, coaches must hold a valid UKA coaching licence.) Booking a conference place: Book online at www.europeanenduranceconference.co.uk Booking accommodation: To book accommodation at special conference discounted rates of 70 bed and breakfast please visit the conference website. For questions regarding conference and accommodation bookings please email Zena Weeks at zweeks@britishathletics.org.uk
Timetable (may be subject to change) Saturday 9 November 2013 10.00 WELCOME 10.05 KEYNOTE: The Application of sport science to training practice Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, Brighton University 11.05 COFFEE BREAK 11.15 WORKSHOP 1 Coaching Fionnuala Britton to consecutive European XC titles Chris will present on the journey he undertook with Fionnuala Britten after she finished 6th at the 2010 European Championships Steeplechase final to two consecutive European XC titles in 2012 and 2013. He will touch on the support services that he wrapped around Fionnuala, a theme that is further developed in his presentation on Sunday with Dr Charlie Pedlar and Nathan Lewis of Orreco. Chris Jones, Head Coach Endurance Ireland Athletics Federation Key concepts in the field of muscle-tendon mechanics An outline of their relevance to endurance performance. Special reference will be given to the relationship between muscle-tendon mechanics and movement efficiency. Neil Cronin, Asst. Prof. Biomechanics (Univ. of Jyväskylä), Adj. Prof. Exercise Physiology (Univ. of Oulu) Taking an athlete from novice to Championship level Norman will look back at his coaching career and discuss common themes from the coaching of successful athletes. He will also highlight some of the differences coaching now compared to 20 years ago. Norman Poole, President of the British Milers Club 12.45 LUNCH 13.30 WORKSHOP 2 Coaching Hannah England (1500m) An interview format presentation on the training and coaching behind Hannah s progression from talented junior athlete to 2011 World Championships Silver and 2013 World Championships 4th placings. Coach Bud Baldaro will talk with Hannah about their work together that has resulted in the success so far. Bud Baldaro with Hannah England The use of biomarkers in the preparation of elite performance Nathan Lewis & Dr Charlie Pedlar, Orreco www.orreco.com Coaching Marcin Lewandowski World Class from Junior to senior Tomasz Lewandowski, Team Lewandowski 15.00 COFFEE BREAK 15.15 WORKSHOP 3 Lactate Friend or Foe A presentation offering understanding of this well talked about substrate and some of the implications for endurance coaches. Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, Brighton University Coaching Lynsey Sharp (800m) The journey to 2012 European Gold Medal and Olympic Team 2012. Dave Sunderland, National Coach Mentor, England Athletics Physical competency in endurance athletes The importance of integrating conditioning into the programme. Dave Rowland, National Coach Mentor for Physical Preparation, England Athletics 16.45 KEYNOTE: Training tendons and the implications for conditioning of endurance athletes Neil Cronin, Asst. Prof. Biomechanics (Univ. of Jyväskylä), Adj. Prof. Exercise Physiology (Univ. of Oulu) 19.30 BRITISH MILERS CLUB GALA DINNER with evening speech by Tim Hutchings
Timetable (may be subject to change) Sunday 10 November 2013 9.00 WELCOME 9.05 KEYNOTE: A holistic approach to coaching elite runners Tomasz Lewandowski, Team Lewandowski 10.15 WORKSHOP 4 Coaching Lynsey Sharp (800m) The journey to 2012 European Gold Medal and Olympic Team 2012. Dave Sunderland, National Coach Mentor, England Athletics Taking an athlete from novice to Championship level Norman will look back at his coaching career and discuss common themes from the coaching of successful athletes. He will also highlight some of the differences coaching now compared to 20 years ago. Norman Poole, President of the British Milers Club Further Speaker to be confirmed 11.30 COFFEE BREAK 11.40 WORKSHOP 5 An interdisciplinary approach to supporting the development of an elite athlete Chris Jones with Dr Charlie Pedlar & Nathan Lewis, Orreco Coaching Hannah England (1500m) An interview format presentation on the training and coaching behind Hannah s progression from talented junior athlete to 2011 World Championships Silver and 2013 World Championships 4th placings. Coach Bud Baldaro will talk with Hannah about their work together that has resulted in the success so far. Bud Baldaro with Hannah England Coaching Hannah Cockcroft successful coaching in wheelchair racing Covering the key similarities and differences of wheelchair and ambulant racing, this session is suitable for coaches looking to gain an in depth insight into the world of wheelchair racing if they have not been involved before. Jenni Banks, Performance Coach, British Athletics 13.00 LUNCH 13.45 WORKSHOP 6 Physical competency in endurance athletes The importance of integrating conditioning into the programme Dave Rowland, National Coach Mentor for Physical Preparation, England Athletics Coaching Hannah Cockcroft successful coaching in wheelchair racing Covering the key similarities and differences of wheelchair and ambulant racing, this session is suitable for coaches looking to gain an in depth insight into the world of wheelchair racing if they have not been involved before. Jenni Banks, Performance Coach, British Athletics Lactate Friend or Foe A presentation offering understanding of this well talked about substrate and some of the implications for endurance coaches. Professor Yannis Pitsiladis, Brighton University 15.00 KEYNOTE: Mo Farah to London 2012 the team approach Neil Black, Performance Director, British Athletics 16.00 CONCLUSION & FINISH
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Bud Baldaro (UK) Bud Baldaro is one of the most respected coaches in Britain with a reputation built over the past 30 years. He has worked with athletes at all levels and across a wide range of ages his most successful track athletes include major championship medallist Hannah England and on the road Championship medallist and two time Chicago Marathon winner Marian Sutton and 2:09 marathon runner Tony Milosorov. Currently his coaching charges include, Hannah England, Hattie Dean, Luke Gunn and Hannah Walker. Bud is also National Coach Mentor for long endurance for England Athletics. Jenni Banks (Australia, based in UK) British Athletics Institute Coach Wheelchair Racing. Now based in Loughborough, England at the High Performance Centre for British Athletics, Jenni is widely regarded as one of the most successful Paralympic coaches in the world. Personal coach to five world number one wheelchair athletes including Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson and Hannah Cockroft, Banks has coached athletes to a total of 44 Paralympic, Olympic and World Championship medals, as well as 43 world records. Jenni also worked for the Australian Paralympic Committee for eight years as Director of Sport and High Performance Manager, including during the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Neil Black (UK) British Athletics Performance Director. Neil is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the World Class Performance Plan (Olympic and Paralympic) through setting the culture, creating the environment and working with people to deliver success. A Chartered Physiotherapist, Neil was previously Chief Physio and Sports Medicine and Science Lead. He has worked with athletics luminaries such as Sally Gunnell, Linford Christie, Colin Jackson, Tony Jarret, Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Steve Smith, Jonathon Edwards, Katharine Merry, Kelly Holmes, Denise Lewis, Kelly Sotherton, Phillips Idowu, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Steve Backley, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah. Neil Cronin (UK, based in Finland) Assistant Professor of Biomechanics (University of Jyväskylä), Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology (University of Oulu). Neil is a researcher specializing in the fields of neural control and muscle-tendon mechanics, primarily during human walking and running. He has lived and worked in the UK, Finland, Denmark and Australia, and collaborates extensively with scientists and coaches from around the world. Neil's current research focusses on the mechanics and energetics of elite distance runners and race walkers, with the ultimate aim of understanding and optimizing movement efficiency. Tim Hutchings (UK) Between 1980 and 1990 Tim was a fullyfledged international distance runner, placing 4th in the 1984 Olympic 5,000m and twice taking the silver medal in the World Cross Country Championships. As well as earning European and Commonwealth bronze medals at 5,000m in 1986, Tim developed a reputation as a front-running, no-nonsense runner at all distances from 1500/Mile up to 10,000m. He ended his career with a Mile PR of 3:54 and 10,000m PR of 28:07. He now combines TV commentary with management of The Grounded Events Company in order to organ - ise the Brighton Marathon, now the UK s second biggest marathon race after London. Chris Jones (Ireland) Athletics Ireland National Endurance Coach. Chris was previously Performance Director Triathlon Ireland and Head Coach for British triathlon through the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympic Games. He currently coaches Fionnuala Britton (2xEuropean XC Champion and European Indoor medallist). Tomasz Lewandowski (Poland) Coach to Marcin Lewandowski, 4th at consecutive World Championships 800m, European Champion, Eu U23 Champion. Tomasz is currently Manager and Leader of Team Lewandowski and coach at Zawisza Bydgoszcz and UKL Ósemka Police. He has been National Coach for Middle Distance in Poland from 2005 to 2010. Dr Charles Pedlar and Nathan Lewis (UK) Dr Pedlar and Nathan Lewis work for Orreco. Orreco provide biomarker analysis for world leading athletes, federations and professional franchises. Clients include multiple World and Olympic Champions, World Cup and Major Winners. www.orreco.com Dr Yannis Pitsiladis (England) Yannis is a Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Brighton (School of Sport). He is an adjunct Professor of Medical Physiology at the University of Technology (Kingston, Jamaica), Moi University (Eldoret, Kenya) and Addis Ababa University (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). He is a member of the Scientific Commission of the International Sports Medicine Federation (FIMS) and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has published over 100 papers, edited a number of books and he has featured in numerous research documentaries (e.g. BBC, NHK Japan, CNBC). His most recent research is funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and has sat on two WADA committees (List Expert Group and Gene doping). Norman Poole (UK) Norman is President of the British Milers Club and holds a Master Coach Award from British Athletics awarded by Frank Dick. He has coached from the North West of England for over 35 years. A graduate in Physics and Electronic from Lancaster University Norman still refers to himself as a club coach but his charges through the years have included Diane Edwards, Ann Griffiths, Kevin McKay, Craig Winrow, Tom Lancashire, Micheal Rimmer and Niall Brooks. Norman offers a great insight into the challenges of coaching elite level athletes but his talks at the European Conference will emphasise the athlete coach journey and describe how athletes have progressed from novice to Championship level under his guidance. David Rowland (England) Dave is National Coach Mentor for Physical Preparation, England Athletics. Previously Head of Strength and Conditioning, Bristol Rugby. Dave provides coach education support and expertise to conditioning for coaches on the National and Local Coach Development Programmes of England Athletics. David Sunderland (England) England Athletics National Coach Mentor for Middle Distance and Steeplechase. Dave has worked with athletes at every level from Schools to Olympics and is a former Olympic team coach. He coached Tina Colebrook to an Indoor 800m world record and Lynsey Sharp to the European 800m title and 2012 Olympic Games. He is a former National Event Coach and an internationally respected coach educator.
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