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USA Cycling Coaching Summit - Series 1

With over 12 hours of presentations from some of the cycling world's foremost authorities, this comprehensive video series is an indispensable resource no matter the level of athlete or the discipline that you coach. Learn cutting-edge philosophies on technical skills, nutrition, strength training, BMX cycling, revenue generating and much, much more. Not a coach? No problem. What you'll learn from this series will positively impact every facet of your training and translate to huge performance gains.

Intro to Training the Paracyclist

A presentation by Michael Durner entitled - Intro to Training the Paracyclist. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: A road map, Where do paracyclists come from?, Classifications, National Championships, The common demominator in coaching, Importance of experience, The culture, Performance level of paracyclists, Training aspects, Paracycling disciplines, Fitness, Race specificity, Creativity, Recovery, Other considerations, Q&A
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Structural and Functional Adaptations of the Heart in World Class Ultra-Endurance

A presentation by Dr, Manuel Forero, MD entitled - Structural and Functional Adaptations of the Heart in World Class Ultra-Endurance. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Introduction, The athlete's heart - historical background, Training/Racing pro calendar facts, Exercise intensity, Energy balance, Energy: elctromagnetic to chemical, Lactate, VO2 max and cardiac output, Pro cyclist: Ramp and submaximal constant load testing, Physiologic characteristics of climbers vs. time trialists, Assesing the "engine" using VO2, What is cardiac remodeling? Sudden death in young competetive athletes, Sudden death in overall population, Q&A
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Warning Signs of Energy Deficiency Brought on by Improper Nutrition in Female Athletes

A presentation by Alicia Kendig, MS, CSSD, entitled - Warning Signs of Energy Deficiency Brought on by Improper Nutrition in Female Athletes. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Function of energy from food, Optimal performance?, General trends in female athletes, Female Athlete Triad, Energy Availability, Insufficient intake or Eating Disorder?, Causes of menstrual dysfunction, Menstrual Status - clincal definitions, Effect of low hormone levels on bone formation, Implications of low Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Example bone density scans, BMD with reappearance of menses, Fighting low BMD and helping bone formation, Iron deficiency, Study of how this all fits together, Nutrition recommendations based on training, Q&A
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Business Culture, More than Just a Cliché

A presentation by Kozo Shimano entitled - Business Culture, More than Just a Cliché. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: What is your passion? Making money with your passion, Making your work important, Your affect on your Corporate Culture, Making your work important, Your affect on your Corporate Culture, What type of leader are you, Leadership styles, Blowfish Philosophy, Creating the right team, The right players in the right positions, Corporate culture map, The right culture for the right environment, Employee "type" ratio
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USAC/USOC Cycling Coaching Education

A presentation by USOC Director of Coaching Education, Chris Snyder entitled - USAC/USOC Cycling Coaching Education. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Coaching Education and the U.S., E-learning vs. Mobile learning, Courses and Resources, Adult education driving youth education, Tools for success, Mobile resources, Supporting research and programming, Technology and Best Practices, The power of authority, Q&A
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Cyclists and Concussions: The Protocol of Standard Care

A presentation by Dr. Anna Abramson, M.D. entitled - Cyclists and Concussions: The Protocol and Standard of Care. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Special challenges of concussions in cycling, Concussion quiz!, CDC concussion statistics, Definition of a concussion, Basic concussion physiology, Concussion energy crisis, When can a concussion occur?, Concussion risk variability, Concussion Quiz Part 2!, What must happen if concussion is suspected, Orienting questions, Signs and symptoms of concussion,Return to competition protocol, Why is concussion important?, Conflicts of interest in with athletes, Sample cost of trauma

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SMT1 - Racing, Training, Coaching & Parenthood

Racing, Training, Coaching and Parenthhod: How to Train an Athlete Living a Life of Organized Chaos. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit.

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SMT1 - Impacts of BodyGeometry Fit on Elite Athletes

Sean Madsen from Specialized Bicycles discusses the BodyGeometry Fit program and the importance of ergonomics in design.

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Maximizing Performance in the Time Trial Position

A presentation by Retul's Todd Carver entitled - Maximizing Performance in the Time Trial (TT) Position. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Creating a sustainable TT position for athletes, What is a Time Trial?, What is a TT fit?, Fathers of "aero position," The rise of aero position, Rules of TT fit, UCI positional rules for bike components, What factors do fitters consider with athletes of all levels, The angles of TT fit, Road vs. TT fit, Looking at speed and drag, Components that effect drag, The sustainability of TT fit, The individuality of TT fit
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USA Cycling Coaching Education

A presentation by USAC's Kevin Dessart entitled - USA Cycling Coaching Education. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Dessart's background, Coaching Education Mission, Updates to Coaching Education, Coaching Certifications, Coaching clinics, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), USAC initiatives, Certified workout libraries with Training Peaks, Talent ID camps, Q&A
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Endurance Coaching: A Universal Overview

A presentation by Training Peaks' Gear Fisher entitled - Endurance Coaching: A universal Overview. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Introduction to international survey of coaching services and businesses, What is primary sport?, Coaching as a business, What does a coaching business look like?, Coaching groups, Client fees breakdown, Number of clients, Non primary sport coached, Coached vs. non-coached athletes, Training plan sales and prices, Q&A
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Coahing the Athlete from the Ground Up

A presentation by Neal Henderson entitled - Coaching the Athlete from the Ground Up. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Henderson's background and athletes coached, High performance coaching for every level athlete, Team approach, Your high performance team and specialists involved, Initial set up: Fit and Fitness, Case study, High tech bike fit tools, Fit as a process, Physiology testing, Lab testing, Physiology testing case study, Field testing, Lab vs. field testing, Objective/Progressive training, Objective performance tracking, Training progression, Competition plan/summary, Integrating power and video, Teachable moments.
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USA Cycling Athletic Pathways

A presentation by USAC VP of Athletics, Jim Miller entitled - USA Cycling Athletic Pathways. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Miller's background with USAC, Fueling international success, USAC's vision, Looking at international facilities, Men's Endurance Program, Women's Endurance Program, BMX program, Mountain Bike program, Track program, Sprint Track program, Sustained success.
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USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camp Updates

A presentation by USAC Camp Manager, Larry Nolan entitled - USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camp Updates. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Talent ID and Development, Goals for camps, How can coaches help?, Data from 2012 camps, Sample camp schedule, Non-traditional camp activities
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The Art of Aging Gracefully

A presentation by Erik Seedhouse, Ph.D entitled - The Art of Aging Gracefully. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Pushing the boundaries, Becoming a Master's athlete: Aging's effects on MHR, Muscle, Recovery, VO2 max, Lactate Threshold, Exercise Economy, Looking at research, The good news!, The Coaches Toolbox.
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Women Are Not Small Men: Sex Differences in Training, Recovery and Thermoregulation

A presentation by Stacy Sims, PhD entitled - Women Are Not Small Men: Sex Differences in Training, Recovery and Thermoregulation. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Previous research history and misconceptions, Main physiological factors, The menstrual cycle, Triphasic vs, Endogenous Hormones, Estrogen and Progesterone, Solutes in the bood, Hyponatremia, Plasma Volume Expansion with Sodium Load, Thermoregulation, Cooling for recovery, Estrogen effects during exercise, Recovery strategies, What happens without the hormone flux?, Q&A
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The Track Sprinter: Not Your Ordinary Training Plan

A presentation by USAC Trach Head coach, Jamie Staff entitled - The Track Sprinter: Not Your Ordinary Training Plan. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Traits of the U.S. Sprinter, The Change Ahead, Next 4 years, Programs, What a typical U.S. sprinter lacks, Why do our riders have low power? Case studies and results, The ideal track sprinter, Workouts, Q&A
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The Science of Recovery

A presentation by Matthew Weatherly-White entitled - The Science of Recovery. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: Recovery is a biological necessity, Why do we achieve performance?, Performance Stack, What is recovery? General Adaptation Syndrome, The hormone question, PEDs, Training + Recovery = Gains, Fatigue monitoring, Current methods of recovery assessment, Overtraining Syndrome, What is UK Sport?, UK Sport research, Women's Hockey research, Challenges in recovery in cycling, Coaching recommendations, Importance of sleep, Heart Rate, Recovery awareness
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The True Science Behind Nutrition

A presentation by Allen Lim, Ph.D. entitled - The True Science Behind Nutrition. Recorded Live at the 2012 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. Topics include: What is science? What is nutrition? Science as a practice, What is food?, Nutrient panels vs. ingredients, Nutrition quality score, What is good food? What is bad food? What else to consider, Food in exercise, The questions we're all asking, Science vs. practice, Iron absorption study, Does your enjoyment of the food affect nourishment?, Nutrition vs. nourishment, Emergence science, Individuality in nutrition, Q&A
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