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Presentation by Julie Dussliere
SVP. Chief of Paralympic and IMS
NPC USA Secretary General

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our goal of D,E & I is to uphold our global purpose of building a better, more inclusive world through sport

Coaching Education

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee coaching education department is committed to supporting National Governing Bodies of sport by providing cutting-edge information and training opportunities to help direct Team USA athletes to national a...

Collegiate Partnerships

The U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee established its collegiate partnerships division in June 2016, with the aim of strengthening collegiate contributions to Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic movements. The addition came at a critical time...

Athlete Benefits & Resources

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Leadership

The United States Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee is governed by a 16-member board of directors and a professional staff headed by a CEO. The U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee also has three constituent councils to serve as sources of opinion ...

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About The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

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AboutFounded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The U.S. Olympic & Par...

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USA Olympic and Paralympic merged in 2019 despite working together for some time. The reason for the merge is due to the change of USOPC management.

A federally chartered nonprofit corporation, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee does not receive federal financial support (other than for select Paralympic military veteran programs) and is one of the only NOCs in the world that also manages Paralympic activities.

It took USOPC 2 - 3 years to merge due to change of finance and charter across all 50 states in USA.

U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

EMPOWER TEAM USA ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINED COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE AND WELL-BEING.

Fun fact: USOPC mission to include well being, particularly athletes' mental health was included 5 years ago even before the pandemic.

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Sport psychology services for athletes and
high performers across disciplines.

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Develop team culture, enhance mental skills, build leadership pathways, and strengthen team bonds through sport psychology workshops, presentations, and team and program services.

Our providers appear frequently on local and national media broadcasts to discuss the current state of mental performance and mental health in sport. You can find our most recent appearances here.

Premier Sport Psychology, PLLC helps athletes on and off the field. We provide mindset training and counseling services to professional, Olympic, elite, collegiate, high school, amateur, recreational, and youth athletes, as well as musicians, actors, performers, and business professionals. Our mission is to help athletes reach optimal performance, mental health, and enjoyment in their sport and life endeavors.

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Research and Analytics

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Toward that end, we have a division devoted to research, analytics, and professional development, ensuring that our staff is current in the latest trends and practices in the fields of mental health and performance psychology, and our clients received the most advanced coaching and care that sport psychology has to offer.

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Premier Sport Psychology offers comprehensive mental health and performance services, including ADHD testing and diagnostics.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming

Dive Deeper

Swimming News

Check out the latest news from USA Swimming, including interviews and features on National Team members, important updates from the organization, tips for training, and complete coverage from events such as the TYR Pro Swim Series or the Phillips 66 National Championships.

If you love swimming as much as we do

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USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States. We are a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through teams, events and education.

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USA Volleyball coach education is currently on hold as we review what we provide in the future.

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- 3 Basketball, 1 Boccia and 6 Sitting Volleyball court
- USOPC currently has 1 Boccia player that is training at USOPC

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- Temperature of pool & venue is kept at 60 - 70 Fahrenheit to cater athletes with brain injury.
- Michael Phelps trained in the facility during his athlete years.

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About

The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (CSOPTC) is a world-class training venue for Team USA athletes. Facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor shooting range, velodrome, multi-purpose gymnasiums/courts, strength and conditioning gym, wrestling gym and boxing gym. From long-term to short term camps, clinics and resident programs, the CSOPTC provides a community that focuses on the full athlete experience, including a performance dining hall that caters to athletes offering a wide range of culinary styles to fuel their training, as well as a sports medicine clinic and science lab.

The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center features several venues capable of accommodating a wide variety of sports. The CSOPTC is dedicated to the maintenance, safety, and setup of all sport equipment and works closely with NGBs to evolve with sport by learning new rules, regulations, and setups to ensure the training center is ready to host the world's best athletes. The training center also has multiple meeting rooms of various capacities to support events ranging from meetings to receptions.

Aquatic Center

The 45,000 square foot center contains a 50-by-25-meter swimming pool, ranging from two meters in depth at both ends and three meters in the center. The 909,000 gallon body of water features two moveable bulkheads and is configured for ten 50-meter lanes. In addition to the Olympic-sized pool, the Aquatic Center features a spa onsite, as well as a five-lane, 25-yard seasonal outdoor pool. In addition to hosting aquatic sports, the facility is also utilized by other athletes for cross-training.

Gymnasiums

The CSOPTC has multiple gymnasiums and multi-purpose spaces to meet the needs of a variety of sports and training.

Velodrome

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Velodrome is the official training venue for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic cycling teams. The Velodrome is a 333.3-meter banked cement cycling track and is one of the fastest velodromes in the world with many world records set here over the years. It is also host community programming.

Meeting Spaces

In addition to the several sport venues, the CSOPTC has multiple meeting rooms of various capacities and numerous setup options. From boardroom style that seats 10 to theater style that seats 300, the CSOPTC can accommodate your meeting space needs.

Transportation Services at the CSOPTC provides arrival and departure shuttles between the OPTC and the Colorado Springs Airport for all OPTC guests. Transportation for training venues within the local area can also be provided as needed. The Transportation department has several vehicles that are equipped for guests with wheelchair requirements.

The Operations Department oversees all short-term programming and camps at the CSOPTC. We manage an average of 500 short-term programming and 15,000 athletes each year. The Operations Department assists National Governing Bodies with all logistics of their camp/program at the OPTC.

The Operations Department also oversees the Athlete Center Registration Desk. The Registration Desk is the main hub of the CSOPTC. The staff will assist each guest with checking in and out, answering any questions, and pointing you in the right direction for any of your needs during your stay.

The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center caters to athletes offering a wide range of culinary styles to fuel their athletic pursuits. With an emphasis on providing balanced and nutritious meals, the training center incorporates elements from different cuisines to meet the dietary needs of athletes from different backgrounds. Whether it's fueling up for an intense workout or recovering after a grueling training session, athletes can find a variety of options to suit their tastes and dietary preferences while ensuring that athletes receive the necessary nutrients to enhance their performance. We work closely with our sports dietitians, and we strive to meet athlete special dietary needs.

Hours of Operation

6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.: Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Full Breakfast

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Lunch

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Snack Period

4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Dinner

The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center offers a Resident Program which allows approved athletes to live on-complex in the resident dormitories or off-complex in the local community. Athletes accepted in the Resident Program are eligible to utilize OPTC facilities and services throughout the year.

Resident Programs

Para Alpine Skiing

Bobsled

Boxing

﻿Cycling﻿

Para Cycling

﻿Figure Skating ﻿

﻿Shooting﻿

Para Shooting

Para Snowboarding

Para Swimming

Track & Field

Para Triathlon

Wrestling

© 2023 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. All Rights Reserved.

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Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

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The CSOPTC is a 35-acre campus featuring a visitor center, athlete facilities, on-site dining, and dormitories.

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USOPC started with 10 states integrating Paralympic Wheelchair Athletics into college and high school. Now they have up to 40 states providing the sport.

Growing of Paralympic awareness
USOPC started raising awareness on Paralympic in 2016 Rio and the recent Tokyo 2020. Media coverage in the US is difficult due to competitors.

USOPC do not have any ongoing partnership with hospitals to refer PWDs due to PDPA.

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Studies shows that in USA, ¼ girls and 1/13 boys will be sexual abused by the time they turn 18.

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U.S. Paralympic Alpine Team
3x Paralympian, Public Speaker

“Never ever give up, you can accomplish anything if you try"

Tyler is a 3x Paralympian and retired member of the United States Paralympic Alpine Ski Team.

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Rules:
1. 2 push and 1 dribble, pass or shoot

5 a side game of 20 minutes.

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Developing Athletes & Coaches in Para Swimming 

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Developing Athletes & Coaches in Para Swimming 

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Looking at growing grassroot participations and development in para swimming clubs.

Tasks:

1.       Develop coach education into para specific coach certification as a supplement for formal swimming coach education for the mainstream abled bodied arena. (Supplement module)

Objectives: Identify the different training philosophies optimal performance para swimmers.

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Move United is non-profit and an adaptive sports organization. Focusing on adaptive sport program.

They provide holistic education and sports programs for Para Athletes.

Education - Move United (moveunitedsport.org)

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As the nation's leading provider of training in adaptive sport, Move United Education develops the tools and resources to lead society to a world where everyone's included.

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USA Swimming modules includes coaches, safe sport, officials, athletes and parents/volunteers.

In coach education training, USA Swimming incorporate modules on how to communicate with PWDs and Safe Sport.

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USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States. We are a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through teams, events and education.

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- Wrestling gym has a countdown timer for major games (e.g Paralympic, Summer games, World Championships)
- Wrestling gym temperature is kept high to ensure that muscles are kept loose after training.

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New training space for USA boxing team with 3 rings.

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- Shooting range caters to both 10m & 25m
- USA has 2 VI shooters & 5 PI shooters. Though VI Shooting is not a Paralympic sport, USOPC is hoping for it to be a part of LA 2028.

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https://www.usparaswimming.org/coaching-certification

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U.S. Paralympics Swimming | Coaching Certification

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Steps we can take to provide in the moment support to our athletes and coaches.

1. Validate: Letting them know what they're feeling is okay
2. Appreciate: Thanking them for being open and honest
3. Refer: Let them know help is available and refer them to appropriate resources

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How can we engage schools and create awareness on Para Sports without tapping on any budget 

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How can we engage schools and create awareness on Para Sports without tapping on any budget 

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1. Modifying accessible equipment (e.g. Goalball by using a bell and paper)

2. Working with sporting organizations such as SDSC to educate students on Paralympic movement.

3. Getting students to volunteer at CIP for para sports events

4. Online webinar or curriculum

5. Experiential learning (e.g. putting sponge in school to experience muscle imbalance)

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USA Volleyball does not have multiple coaching certification level in place. However they have incorporated points system. This is to encourage self-learned approach for their coaches.

The more points accumulated by the coach = higher employability from Volleyball clubs/National Governing Body (NGBs).

There are 30,000 to 40,000 Volleyball coaches in USA but only 1,000 coaches are under the academy.

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The USA Volleyball Coach Academy is an online, interactive learning platform developed for volleyball coaches. It includes a curated content library where coaches can explore learning paths, courses and modules based on the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model.
GET ACCESS

USA Volleyball Membership Benefit

All USA Volleyball member coaches have free access to Bronze tier subscriptions and receive a 50% discount on Silver and a 33% on Gold subscriptions.

Modules, courses and learning paths are designed to give you opportunities for an interactive experience to maximize learning and retention of key concepts. Discussion boards offer the opportunity to engage with other coaches to discuss the ideas and topics.

Bronze

Bronze is the foundation where you can develop the skills and get the tools that you need to be a great volleyball coach. Access is FREE for USA Volleyball member coaches.

Basic coursework that will introduce the fundamentals of coaching volleyball and give you tools to support your team on and off the court

Modules covering topics across the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model: craft, heart, body, mind, and team

Learn from U.S. National Team coaches and other leading experts from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and sport education providers

Coursework customized for all volleyball disciplines including indoor, beach, sitting volleyball and beach ParaVolley

Access to discussion boards and downloadable resources

Subscription Plans
Monthly

USA Volleyball Members - FREE

Non-members - $5

Subscribe Annual

USA Volleyball Members - FREE

Non-members - $50

Subscribe

Silver

Silver gives you access to a higher level of content at an affordable price - going beyond the basics to help you expand your skillset as you gain coaching experience. USA Volleyball members receive a 50% discount.

Access to all Silver and Bronze coursework including intermediate modules that will introduce more advanced concepts, strategies, and tactics beyond the basics

Modules covering topics across the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model: craft, heart, body, mind, and team

Learn from U.S. National Team coaches and other leading experts from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and sport education providers

Coursework customized for all volleyball disciplines including indoor, beach, sitting volleyball and beach ParaVolley

Access to discussion boards and downloadable resources

Subscription Plans
Monthly

USA Volleyball Members - $5 (50% discount)

Non-members - $10

Subscribe Annual

USA Volleyball Members - $50 (50% discount)

Non-members - $100

Subscribe

Gold

Gold is your all-access pass to USA Volleyball Coach Academy, including the most advanced coursework along with access to exclusive live events. Connect with the best, ask questions and dive deeper into advanced topics. USA Volleyball members receive a 33% discount.

Unlimited access to monthly live sessions with USA Volleyball Education National Faculty and U.S. National Team coaching staff

Access to Gold, Silver and Bronze coursework including advanced level coursework that will introduce help you master complex concepts, strategies and tactics

Modules covering topics across the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model: craft, heart, body, mind, and team

Learn from U.S. National Team coaches and other leading experts from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and sport education providers

Coursework customized for all volleyball disciplines including indoor, beach, sitting volleyball and beach ParaVolley

Access to discussion boards and downloadable resources

Subscription Plans
Monthly

USA Volleyball Members - $10 (33% discount)

Non-members - $15

Subscribe Annual

USA Volleyball Members - $100 (33% discount)

Non-members - $150

Subscribe

Chris Koutures

Show Up to a Tournament with a Medical Plan for Success
Chris Koutures MD, FAAP
Chris Koutures, an independently contracted team physician for the U.S. Men's National Team and owner of ActiveKidMD, will share how having a medical plan can impact your team's success going into a multi-day tournament or competition. The presentation will include considerations and routines for coaches to share with athletes regarding pre-tournament preparation, the night before matches, the importance of sleep and sleep hygiene, routines for the morning of a match, during a match, between games, and post-match and tournament.

Friday, Aug. 25, 3 p.m. ET
Register

Brooke Rundle

Performance Profiling & Overview of Foundational Mental Skills for Volleyball
Brooke Rundle
Performance profiling is an athlete-led assessment method used by sport psychology professionals for the purpose of identifying an athlete's psychological strengths and weaknesses (Bird, Castillo, & Luzzeri, 2021). In this session, coaches will learn how to collaborate with players to create individual mental performance profiles to use as a roadmap for building and improving mental skills. Brooke Rundle will also provide an overview of foundational mental skills critical for volleyball including imagery, self-talk, emotion regulation, confidence, and team-cohesion. Attendees will also receive a worksheet for coaches to guide players through the process of creating their own custom performance profiles.

Friday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. ET
Register

Mark Williams

Developing Practice Sessions to Optimize Learning
Mark Williams
Learn how to design practice sessions that optimize your athletes' learning from Mark Williams, one of the most published sports scientists globally with a focus on expertise, sport psychology, skill acquisition and talent identification. He is currently a senior research scientist at the Institute of Human and Machine Cognition in Florida working with the U.S. Department of Defense and its special forces groups, as well as NASA.

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5 p.m. ET
Register

How do I subscribe to the Coach Academy? Is it separate from IMPACT?

The USA Volleyball Coach Academy will be accessed separately from IMPACT through a Shopify e-commerce page.

Both USA Volleyball member and non-member coaches alike may select a monthly or annual subscription plan to the Bronze, Silver or Gold tiers through USA Volleyball's new Shopify store. Subscriptions can also be self-managed and changed.

Active members of USA Volleyball for the 2022-2023 season receive automatic discounts at checkout, and receive the Bronze Tier free.

After selecting a tier and subscription plan, how do I access USA Volleyball Coach Academy coursework?

After selecting a tier and completing your subscription plan payment, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the USA Volleyball Coach Academy with a log-in link and next steps to access your account. From there, you may access your Coach Academy account at any time using the set e-mail and password.

As a reminder, this coursework is separate from IMPACT access through SportsEngine and is not required like IMPACT.
Learn more about IMPACT.

Is the USA Volleyball Coach Academy account accessible through SportsEngine?

No, all USA Volleyball Coach Academy accounts are separate from SportsEngine, and the eligibility requirements like IMPACT and SafeSport.

IMPACT and SafeSport requirements remain in place through SportsEngine.

Will my USA Volleyball member discount reset with each season?

Yes, at the end of a USA Volleyball membership season, subscription plans to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy will only continue to award the discounted USA Volleyball member rate if a USA Volleyball membership is renewed for the following season.

Can I cancel my Coach Academy subscription?

How do I change my subscription tier?

To change your subscription tier, log into your Shopify account and first cancel your active subscription. Locate the subscription tier you would like to upgrade or downgrade to then from the store and complete a purchase of the new monthly or yearly subscription.

When I downgrade or cancel my subscription, when do I lose access?

Subscription tiers will be updated within Coach Academy at the first of each month. For example, if a coach downgrades from Silver to Bronze midway through the month, Silver access is retained until the first of the next month.

To learn how to manage or cancel a Coach Academy subscription plan, please see our guide in the Coach Academy Refund Policy (PDF).

What browser should I use when accessing the USAV Academy?

The preferred browser is Google Chrome, both on the phone and pc or desktop. Avoid using Internet Explorer, as accessibility to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy will not be possible through Internet Explorer.

Can I buy multiple subscriptions for multiple coaches through one Shopify account?

No, coaches must each make their own Shopify account and purchase their own subscription. However, group rates and bulk packages can be arranged. Contact jordan.kelly@usav.org if you would like to review club discount plans.

I forgot to bookmark the log-in link to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy. Where can I find the link to log in and access my account?

You may always check your email inbox for the confirmation and log-in details you received after your USA Volleyball Coach Academy purchase. You may also use the link.

I have historically completed the CAP/BCAP program, will my completion still be recognized with a certification?

Yes, while the CAP and BCAP programs have been discontinued, all prior completions and certifications will be rewarded and recognized in the new Coach Academy program.

Contact  jordan.kelly@usav.org  to be verified and provided with your CAP/BCAP certification in the new program.

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Outside of awareness, we identify talent through:

1.       Events, camps and clinic

a.       In person and virtual (Video submission)

b.       Combines

2.       Athlete Questionnaires (to ensure there is a follow up after the questionnaire – We are able to identify individual base on their profile and sporting background. USOPC have received the best results through questionnaire)
Link: https://usoc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4I4onQmcfEfgerA

3.       Facebook campaigns

4.       Informational sessions

a.       Sport specific

b.       Program overviews

5.       Talent transfer

a.       Best practices to put in place when identifying athletes from other sports: Coaches and/or athletes will need to inform their current coaches about the intention to talent transfer. To prevent the idea of poaching.

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A questionnaire for interested Para athletes looking to get involved in Paralympic sport opportunities.

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Green – Beginner/Foundation (Learn to Swim and does not require classification)

Pink - classified nationally and competing at local and national level.

Blue – Emerging into national team level. National classified and looking into internationally classified. (Different standards National A/B/C has different support provided)

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- Altitude room is commonly used for athlete's post training recovery. Altitude is kept low and at high temperature. e.g. Michael Phelps uses the Altitude room to recover in between training sessions.
- Nutrition lab, Physio lab, Rehab lab, Gym, Indoor track, Physiology lab, Psychology room

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IMPACT 2.0 is the minimum level coach education requirement for USAV in order to coach a junior club.

The latest version in September 2023 will include modules for Sitting Volleyball and Deaf Volleyball.

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Inclusion of para swimmers: (can be modified for other sports)

1.       Open activity – There is no form of structured program

2.       Parallel activity – Para swimmer does the same program as Abled body swimmers

3.       Separate activity – Program that is  specific to the athlete

4.       Modified activity – They can train with their peers but with modified program.

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Resources - Move United (moveunitedsport.org)

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To maximize their strength, abilities or areas that they do well and minimize focus on weaknesses and lack of body parts = improved performance.