My favorite Olympic moment
was watching Matthew Mitcham win the gold medal in the men’s 10m platform. I
got to watch him train last year when I was New South Wales Academy of Sport
(NSWIS). I spent the day with his coach Chava Sobrino who is a great coach. I
enjoyed that day with Chava talking about philosophy of coaching how to communicate
with the athletes, a great learning experience. Matthew is great athlete, but
great coaching also helps. Congratulations to the coaching and support team
that helped Matthew achieve his golden moment. I would also like to
congratulate Coach Denis Knowles who guided Dani Samuels to a position in the
women’s discus final. If I am not mistaken she was the youngest finalist in the
event. This girl has a great future. Denis another great coach who is always
learning and working to further his knowledge, I was so fortunate to be able to
spend time and learn with these great coaches.
2 Comments
Mike
Matthew Mitcham was inspirational last week. As were some of our lesser known athletes(not anymore)Steve Hooker(pole vault) and Sally McClellan(100 Hurdles). I think we have some great coaches in Aus. but as always, resources and funding to our sports is under threat.
What was you take on the Ken Wood story?
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24197998-10389,00.html
Vern, do you get out to Australia a bit, or are coming out again soon?
St.Patrick's
It is great to see Matthew doing so well, he puts a lot of effort in to it.