07 Dec 2011
Junior Coaches to meet in Istanbul
The emphasis this year is on new developments in junior rowing
The 8th annual FISA Junior Coaches Conference starts tomorrow Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey.
Chaired by FISA Youth Rowing Commission chairwoman Ingrid Dieterle, the three-day conference will feature specialised speakers on various aspects of coaching rowing to young athletes with an emphasis this year on new developments in junior rowing.
Approximately 60 people from around the world, including a large contingent from Russia, are expected to attend the conference hosted by the Turkish rowing federation.
Topics of discussion will include Planning and Periodisation of Junior Rowing, Long Term Development of Juniors and Nutritional Supplements and Anti-Doping Policy. Key speakers include Prof. Dieter Altenburg (Head coach German Junior rowing team), Dr. Alain Lacoste (FISA Medical Commission Chairman) and Thor Nielsen (FISA Development Director).
For additional information on the Junior Coaches conference contact Axel Müller at amuller@tinet.org