Coaching Education and Development Workshop
The Saint Lucia Olympic Committee Inc. (SLOC) and the Saint Lucia Athletes’ Commission (SLAC) are pleased to announce a vital Coaching Education and Development Workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024. The event will take place at Olympic House in La Clery from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This workshop is themed "From Insight to Achievement: Boosting Athlete Performance Through Education" and is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of local coaches. The focus will be on crucial aspects of sports coaching to drive the advancement of athlete-centered programs in Saint Lucia.
Dr. Greg Sun, a renowned expert in coaching and performance psychology, will facilitate the workshop. His extensive career includes mentoring hundreds of collegiate student-athletes at the University of Idaho and Washington State University, and his athletes have excelled in various Olympic sports. Dr. Sun’s impressive background includes 17 Olympic appearances, 17 NCAA individual achievements, and four team sport qualifiers.
As a first Winter Olympic athlete from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Sun has a unique understanding of elite performance, as he represented his country in three Olympic Games as a 2-man bobsleigh driver. His dissertation, titled "Destination Gold: An Exploratory Study of Olympic Champions and Their Use of Goals, Goal Attributes, and Goal Setting Strategies in Pursuit of Excellence," solidifies his grasp of elite performance. With a rich background in teaching various subjects such as fitness, health, and wellness, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and student-athlete life skills development, Dr. Sun will bring invaluable knowledge and expertise to the workshop.
About the Saint Lucia Athletes’ Commission
The St. Lucia Athletes’ Commission is a dedicated organization working to represent and support athletes in Saint Lucia. By providing resources, advocacy, and development opportunities, the Commission aims to enhance the athletic experience and career prospects for local sportspeople.
Conclusion
This Coaching Education and Development Workshop promises to be a vital experience for local coaches and athletes. The comprehensive training led by Dr. Greg Sun will undoubtedly inspire and educate coaches to boost their teams’ performance.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the Coaching Education and Development Workshop?
A: The workshop aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of local coaches to advance athlete-centered programs in Saint Lucia.
Q: Who is facilitating the workshop?
A: Dr. Greg Sun, a highly experienced coach and performance psychology expert, is the facilitator.
Q: What date and time will the workshop take place?
A: The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Q: What are the objectives of the workshop?
A: The objectives include critical aspects of sports coaching, goal-setting strategies, and strategies to enhance athlete-centered programs.
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