IFAC Programme 2013

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER Marriott Hotel
15:00	Welcome
15:20-16:20	Keynote 1: Vin Walsh “Preparing to Learn: Preparing to Win”	QM
16:20	Refreshment Break	Clyde Suite
16:40-17.40	Breakout 1 – Seminars 10) James Moore – the coach’s role in injury prevention 11) Dean Benton – testing is training & training is testing 12) Martin Bingisser – Bondarchuk & the hammer throw: an easy approach to a complex event 13) Dr. Cara Lewis – hip structure and sport: what we can and cannot change 14) Ian Mirfin & Sammi Kinghorn – managing a talented para athlete – coach & athlete reflections
17:40	Refreshment Break	Clyde Suite
18:00-19:00	Keynote 2: Frank Dick “The Bridge to Excellence	QM
19:00	Gala Reception	Clyde Suite

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER Emirates Arena
08:30	Registration
09:00-10:00	Keynote 3: Harry Marra “The Winning Difference”	Emirates Arena
10:30-12.00	Breakout 2 Practical Workshops 20) Martin Bingisser – hammer coaching clinic 21) Dave Sunderland – endurance: technical, drills & conditioning with young athletes 22) Vern Gambetta – conditioning & movement for the developing athlete 23) Mick Jones – getting technical with the young thrower 24) Yannick Tregaro – high jump coaching clinic 25) Benke Blomkvist – strategies to change the key technical elements of hurdling 26) Ian Mirfin & Sammi Kinghorn – introduction to wheelchair racing Seminars 27) Stephen Maguire & Panel: sprinting principles in a modern day practice 28) Dean Benton – recovery strategies in high performance sport 29) Barry Cook – achieving excellence in communication
12:00-13:30	Lunch
13:30-15.00	Breakout 3 Practical Workshops 30) Vesteinn Hafsteinsson – shot putt coaching clinic 31) Femi Akinsanya – conditioning and planning for development jump 32) Mick Jones – throws conditioning at development level 33) Rodger Harkins –development level sprints: conditioning & planning focus 34) NO SESSION 35) Lorna Boothe – technical drills for the development level hurdles Seminars 38) Dave Sunderland – the training & coaching of the young endurance athlete 39) Vin Walsh – the brain of the athlete: training is learning
15:00-15:30	Refreshment Break
15:30-17.00	Breakout 4 Practical Workshops 40) Vesteinn Hafsteinsson – discus coaching clinic 41) Femi Akinsanya – horizontal jumps coaching clinic 42) Vern Gambetta – foundational strength in javelin 43) Roger Harkins - development level sprints: technical & drills focus 44) Harry Marra – combined events coaching session 45) Lorna Boothe – conditioning & planning for the development level hurdles 46) Yannick Tregaro - conditioning & plyometic training for the jumps Seminars 47) Dr. Penny Werthner – preparing for a major championships 48) Barry Fudge – creating a winning environment: strategies for world class endurance running 49) Jacques Borlée – periodisation in sprints
17:00-17:15	Wrap Up
20:15	European Coaches’ Reception Free for EACA members \| £5-00 for Non-Members Collect your tickets at Welcome Desk	Waverly Suite, Marriott Hotel

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Marriott Hotel
09:00-10.00	Keynote 4: Dean Benton “Measuring & Developing the Components of High Performance”	QM
10:15-11.15	Breakout 5 – Seminars 50) Frans Bosch – high speed biomechanics 51) Vern Gambetta – LTAD model or process – fact & fiction 52) Penny Werthner – managing anxiety: strategies for coach & athlete 53) Paula Dunn & Frank Dick – the winning difference: preparing the team 54) Dave Sunderland – diamonds vs medals: the shape of world endurance running 55) Vesteinn Hafsteinsson – long term developmental perspectives for the throws athlete
11:15-11:30	Refreshment Break	Clyde Suite
11:30-12:30	Breakout 6 – Seminars 60) Harry Marra – Q&A coaching combined events 61) Barry Fudge – blood lactate: friend or foe? 62) Jacques Borlée – coaching philosophy in sprints training 63) Femi Akinsanya & Yannick Tregaro – leap of faith: development to performance in jumps 64) Benke Blomkvist - key elements in sprint hurdles and 400m hurdles
12:30	Lunch	Source Restaurant
14:00-15:00	Keynote 5: Boris Verkhovsky “Creating Harmony from Diversity: Building the Team”	QM
15:00-15:30	European Coaches’ Address with Prof. Frank Dick (EACA President)	QM
15:30	Festival Close