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.
Check this out. Mark Day sent this to me. As I mentioned the other day one of the biggest differences I see today is the extensive parental involvement. This is quite good
posted by Vern Gambetta @ 3/21/2007 11:57:00 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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Vern,
I think everyone associated with the development and care for athletes should consider the comments from this link. Support staff, other coaches, etc. all find themselves in situations where what they say, supportive or not, will influence the athlete. This was a good reminder for all of us, not just parents, to demonstrate support, even if we philosophically disagree with how the 'head coach' manages their squad/players. Find the positives in situations and keep in mind what we say and do should help mentor and build the athlete from all perspectives. Thanks for sharing!
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