The Functional Path is a path that had been traveled many times before but had fallen out of use in favor of smoother paved roads that promised faster and easier results. Seeking to follow and better define the functional path is a continuing journey, fortunately it is a journey that many have traveled before. Functional Path training is getting back to the basics of movement. It is learning to tune into the body and it’s inherent wisdom to produce rhythmic flowing movement.
This was the quote of the day on Google homepage today. In light of the last two post I thought it was particularly appropriate,
"How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct."
- Benjamin Disraeli
posted by Vern Gambetta @ 11/18/2006 10:50:00 AM
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Vern is currently is the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems. He has been the a conditioning coach for several teams in Major League Soccer as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men’s World Cup Soccer team. Vern is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and Director of Athletic Development for the New York Mets. Vern is recognized internationally as an expert in training and conditioning for sport having worked with world class athletes and teams in a wide variety of sports. He is a popular speaker and writer on conditioning topics having lectured and conducted clinics in Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe. Vern's coaching experience spans 36 years at all levels of competition. Vern has authored six books and over one hundred articles related to coaching and sport performance in a variety of sports. He received his BA from Fresno State University and his teaching credential with a coaching minor from University of California Santa Barbara. Vern obtained his MA in Education with an emphasis in physical education from Stanford University.
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As a general rule the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.
Benjamin Disraeli
One should never doubt Jim Steen and staff. After all they have won something like 20+ NCAA championships in a row and counting. They do this with kids that are often looked over by other schools. The school has very tough academic requirements which is why the NY Times recently called it the "Harvard of the Midwest". They must find every edge which they have in facilities (right Vern?). I have often enjoyed a good glass of milk after training but now I know why I guess. I will never drink chocolat so maybe now I have justification to add some Strawberry Quick!
Mark Day D.C., CSCS, DACBSP
Kenyon College 1988
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