Functional Path Training

Words

Words create images and images create action. This quote from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg underscores the power of words: “At Cornell University, my professor of European literature, Vladimir Nabokov, changed the way I read and the way I write. Words could paint pictures, I learned from him. Choosing the right word, and the right word order, he illustrated, could make an enormous difference in conveying an image or an idea.” If you want change and innovation select words that convey the change or innovation you want to see. Then go beyond the words and take the action necessary make the change reality.

Get Past The What

What you do in training, the exercises are no more than just stuff unless you know WHY you do what you do. It is easy to go to these so called “summits” and come away with more stuff but all the stuff comes up short because there is little underpinning of why. To make training transfer to performance demands a deep investment in WHY to give the WHAT meaning, purpose and direction. Once you understand WHY and can articulate it clearly then the next step is to delve into the HOW, the actual movements involved, the rhythm and tempo. Then start thinking about teaching and introducing the movement. What movement problem will you give the athlete to solve that will elicit the desired response? Set it up so that the athlete can discover their own path. Next consider the WHEN, the timing of implementation of the exercise. To me the WHEN is how you lead into the movement and where it will progress to, the process. It is always more than the exercise.

GAIN X – Short but Spectacular

As one who is not given to hyperbole GAIN was too short but it sure was spectacular, it was easily the best we have ever had. After ten years, we don’t have it figured out but we sure are on our way. GAIN is not a conference, it is an event, an event that is meant facilitate networking and building a community of professionals who will question and challenge each other to be the best. It directed in four prongs 1) Athletic Development 2) Sport Coaching 3) Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation 4) Physical Education with the goal to foster communication and sharing between these disciplines.

So many people have gone into making GAIN what it is today. I want to recognize them with a special thank you

Melissa Gambetta (My Wife) – The brains behind the operation, the person who does all the hard stuff to make it run smoothly

Ed Ryan who graciously gives up his time each year out of his busy schedule to do the onsite operations

Tommy McHugh AKA Tommy Tech who does all the filming, manages the web page and his dad Patrick McHugh who helps him

Rice University Men’s Track & Field who are our on-campus sponsor, specifically Brek Christensen, assistant coach.

The GAIN Originals (Still Coming to GAIN) 

 

 

Tove Shere

Adam Moss

Bill Knowles

Steve Myrland

Greg Thompson

Patrick McHugh

Phil Bazzini

Joe Przytula

The Faculty

 

Wade Gilbert, professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fresno. Dr. Gilbert's areas of expertise include coaching effectiveness, talent development, and sport psychology. Editor - International Sport Coaching Journal | Consultant - USOC Coaching Education.

Michael Joyner MD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He has done extensive work in Physiology of Elite Athletes. Elite athletic performances are experiments in nature on the limits of human physiology. Dr. Joyner uses data from real-world competitions to understand the limits of human physiology. 

John Pryor, Former conditioning coach Japan Rugby, now the conditioning coach for Suntory Rugby, Brumbies in Super Rugby and Fiji.

Jim Radcliffe, Head S&C Coach University of Oregon, a pioneer and a true master of the profession.

Martin Bingisser, HMMR Media, Swiss National Hammer Throw Coach

Nick Garcia, Athletic Development Coach & Assistant Track Coach, Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California

Steve Magness, Head Cross Country and Assistant Track Coach University of Houston

Bill Knowles, ATC Philadelphia Union Academy and HP Sports. Pioneer in reconditioning and return to play.

Ed Ryan, ATC Head Trainer US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team, Formerly Head of Sports Medicine at USOC

Randy Ballard, , ATC , Director of Integrated Performance, University of Illinois

Joe Przytula, ATC Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, and athletic trainer with Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth New Jersey USA.

Greg Thompson, Elementary Physical Education Teacher Farmington Michigan, Currently Athletic Development and Age Group Head Coach, Livonia City Soccer Club

Steve Myrland, District Performance Coach for Athletics, District Wellness Director Middleton Wisconsin School District

Our Partners

Their generosity makes it possible to have the quality faculty we have.

1080 Motion - http://1080motion.com/ makes of 1080 Sprint and 1080 Quantum

Bridge Athletic - https://bridgeathletic.com/ makes of Bridge training management software

Lane Gainer - http://lanegainer.com/ makes of the famous Bullet Belt

GAIN Swimming 2017 - Join us in September

 

 

Coaching Athletic Development for Swimming

From Design to Implementation

 

The GAIN swimming network is part of the GAIN network whose goal is to provide an experience that will significantly enhance participant’s expertise by sharing information with other professionals in a setting that encourages an open exchange of ideas. GAIN Swimming follows a workshop format consisting of lecture, discussions, hot topic panels, team spotlight presentations, practical learn by doing participation and demonstration. If you are sincerely interested in advancing your professional development as a swim coach apply now.

Mission Statement

To instill a culture of daily physical preparation that grows & nurtures adaptable swimming athletes who understand the wisdom of their bodies, its ability to self-organize and solve movement problems.

Goal

At the end of the journey all physical limitations are eradicated and the swimmer is ready technically, tactically, physically and psychologically to compete to win.

 

What is Dryland training?

It is more than just another workload that you impose on your swimmers. It must be highly correlated with the objectives of the water workout to achieve optimum results.

Dates & Site

September 8-10, 2017: Carmel Swim Club, Carmel, Indiana

Benefits

Access to GAIN Swimming Forum on secure web site

Access to the GAIN Swim library including videos of past GAIN Swim Conferences

Cost of Attendance

In Network - (Those that are currently using GAIN swimming services) $750 for three coaches, $100 for each additional coach

Individual - $750

Outside Network - $1500 for three coaches plus $100 for each additional coach

Location

         Carmel Swim Club, Carmel Indiana

To Register

https://www.teamunify.com/MemRegStart.jsp?team=incsc&event_id=791825

Deadline for registration is September 1

For Further Information

Please contact Vern Gambetta at [email protected], Chris Plumb at [email protected] or Ian Murray at [email protected] You can also contact the Carmel Swim Club directly at 317-575-8244.

The Faculty

Our faculty is experienced professionals who have been in the trenches working in the field of athletic development for swimming.

Vern Gambetta - Founder of GAIN Network, pioneer in dryland training for swimming

Chris Plumb - Chris Plumb is the Head Coach/CEO of Carmel Swim Club.

Ian Murray - Associate Head Coach of Carmel Swim Club

Chris Webb – Head Coach, T2 Aquatics in Naples Florida

Tentative Schedule

Friday September 8

Registration – 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Opening Session – 4:00 to 7:00

Saturday September 9

Early Morning - Observation of Carmel Dryland – 6:00 to 8:00

Breakfast - 8:00 to 9:30

Morning Session – 9:30 to 12:00

Lunch – 12:00 to 1:30

Afternoon Session - 1:30 to 5:30

Evening Dinner & Social (No Host)

Sunday September 10

Morning Session - 8:30 to 1:00