Cliff Rovelto - Does the Capability of Mastering a Given Motor Skill Exist? - 2011 USTFCCCA Symposiums

Does the Capability of Mastering a Given Motor Skill Exist? addresses the point that some coaches often ask their athletes to do something that is beyond their given capabilities. The DVD explores the fact that an athlete does not always posses the capacity to be an elite athlete. The DVD points out that the real challenge for coaches is to create a situation and environment that enables their athletes to reach their potential. In that regard, coaches need to ask themselves if they are “doing the right thing” by their athletes. The DVD details baseline field tests and power measures that coaches can employ to assess the potential of their athletes. In addition, the DVD discusses the basic process for determining specific goals for a particular athlete.

Among the topics covered:

• Lessons learned
• Returning veterans
• Elites
• Testing
• Individual goals meetings
• Critical observation
• Answering and addressing the question
• Avoid getting overwhelmed