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Interski 2023 - Swiss Report
This report is about the Swiss on-snow workshop titled the Swiss Technical Progression at Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland.
Derek Tate
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Interski 2023 - Hungarian Report
A fantastic lecture about bridging drylands drills with on-snow nordic and alpine skiing emphasising functional movements.
Derek Tate
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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Interski 2023 - German Report
A very popular on-snow workshop from Germany at Interski 2023 about using intentional mindfulness in ski instruction.
Derek Tate
May 31, 20233 min read
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Interski 2023 - Danish Report
An inspiring technical workshop from team Denmark plus an excellent indoor lecture on cooperative learning from Interski 2023 in Levi.
Derek Tate
May 18, 20232 min read
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Interski 2023 - Canadian Report
A report from Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland about the Canadian teaching philosophy which prioritises function over form.
Derek Tate
May 10, 20232 min read
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Interski 2023 - Australian Report
A great on-snow workshop all about the Australian Teaching Approach delivered at Interski 2023 in Levi.
Derek Tate
May 4, 20232 min read
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Interski 2023 - Argentina Report
The title of the Argentinian outdoor on-snow workshop that I attended was, 'Technical Concepts' and what an excellent one to finish with.
Derek Tate
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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Interski 2023 Reflections
Interski 2023 Congress initial reflections ahead of a more detailed report on this snowsports teaching worldwide event.
Derek Tate
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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Technique, Tactics, Mental Skills: Which are more important?
This blog explores how a more holistic approach can be taken to performance development in skiing and snowboarding.
Derek Tate
Oct 26, 20225 min read
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What can positive psychology bring to sports psychology?
Combining the best of sports psychology with positive psychology can lead to better mental skills training and long-term athlete wellbeing.
Derek Tate
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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How can you help others achieve flow? And why does it matter?
Is there a way that you can help others improve their performance, enhance their wellbeing and evolve as better individuals? YES. Read on...
Derek Tate
Apr 29, 20224 min read
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Balancing the nervous system
Stress is a word we hear so much in today’s society. But how does it affect the autonomic nervous system(ANS) and what can we do about it?
Lorna Nicholson
Nov 11, 20214 min read
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Just tell me what I'm doing wrong...
This is one of the most common type of phrases I have heard learners say and it is such a 'negative' way to begin a lesson.
Derek Tate
Nov 3, 20217 min read
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The lesson and benefit behind failing
Fear and failure seem to bounce off one another. If we can get past that fear of failure, we can let it be valuable, useful, even creative.
Lynn Mill
Oct 12, 20216 min read
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How to Train and Ski Better: Designing your training days
Ski training days consist of 5 stages; physical warm up, skiing warm up, skill acquisition, skill performance and a cool down/debrief.
Warren Jobbitt
Sep 24, 20215 min read
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Are you breathing well?
Have you ever considered how you breathe? Breathing should be in and out through the nose and just enough for what our body needs.
Lorna Nicholson
Aug 16, 20215 min read
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Guest bloggers coming soon
The Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy blog will be featuring articles from three guest bloggers over the coming months. Find out more...
Derek Tate
Aug 12, 20212 min read
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A winning mindset
Cultivating the right kind of winning mindset in sport can help with other areas of life because mindsets are transferable.
Derek Tate
Aug 4, 20214 min read
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Do YOU need a coach?
Surely that is the true aim of any coaching or teaching process; to help the individual trust themselves to be their own guide and coach.
Derek Tate
Jun 18, 20216 min read
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Dismantling unconscious biases in snowsports teaching and learning
This blog tackles the unconscious biases that exist in the teaching and learning of snowsports and how they can be dismantled.
Derek Tate
May 11, 20218 min read
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