The ASCA conference was tremendous, outstanding professionals and great presentations full of usable information. I am on my to the Sydney airport now, but will have many posts over the next few weeks based on what I have seen and learned during this trip. In summary they get it here. Good marriage between sport science and coaching. Both understand that it is about the athlete. You have to respect a country that does more with less. Best in the world in last Olympic games in medals won per capita, this does not happen by chance. My parting words to a colleague when I left yesterday were simple – don’t lose your compass, keep it oriented to true north. Do not fall prey to imitation of countries like the United States that has over 300 million people and does less with more.
I can’t wait to come back in 2011 for a longer visit. My brain is full, it is going to take a awhile to assimilate all I have learned. Thanks to ASCA for inviting and all of you who were such generous and graciuos hosts.Looking forward to getting home for a few days before heading off to England for the UKsem Conference in London. November is frequent flyer points maximization month.