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Boxing Ontario is inviting its Coaches to submit their coaching tips, exercises and drills to the membership. The purpose of this forum is to foster a relationship between coaches and to offer new and inventive ways to train your boxers.
This forum allows coaches to share their experiences and their expertise and life experiences regarding coaching with the membership.
Click here to see an example of what is to be submited:
If you wish to contribute your coaching tips and ideas, follow the below criteria:
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Submissions may be sent by email to Deide Konney at Boxing Ontario - dkonney@boxingontario.com
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All submissions should be clear, concise and easy to follow.
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Submissions will be reviewed by the Director of Coaching.
Submissions
Personal Goal Setting by Peter E. Wylie
Dehydration by Gord Apolloni
Dehydration leads to changes in the volume of compartments within the cranium that could put sportsmen and women at risk of brain damage after head injuries, according to a team of UK researchers (‘The effects of dehydration on brain volume – preliminary results’, International Journal of Sports Medicine 2005; 26:481-485).
In adults, the cranium (the part of the skull that encloses the brain) is a rigid bony vault of fixed size, with a constant volume that is the product of the volume of the brain, the intracranial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a compartment known as the subarachnoid space, and the intra- cranial blood. The brain is suspended within the sub-arachnoid space, which surrounds it with a protective cushion of fluid. The brain itself contains fluid- filled cavities known as the cerebral ventricles, which communicate with the subarachnoid space.
The aim of this pioneering study was to investigate the relationship between dehydration and changes in the volume of the brain and the cerebral ventricles in six healthy male amateur rugby union players.
The subjects underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain before and after a period of exercise designed to cause significant dehydration, while samples of blood and urine were taken before and afterwards to assess the degree of dehydration. One of the subjects (control) undertook a further series of MRI scans to enable the researchers to assess day-to-day fluctuations of brain and ventricular volume in a normally hydrated healthy person.
They found that the subjects lost between 2.1% and 2.6% of their body mass from sweating during the exercise. They also found a correlation between the degree of dehydration and the change in ventricular volume, with changes in the latter much larger than those seen in the normally hydrated control subject. ‘Changes in the volume of the brain, the intracranial CSF (especially the subarachnoid space) and the intracranial blood may influence the outcome of closed head injuries,’ the researchers explain. ‘After an impact to the head the brain will travel further within the cranium before it meets the skull if the subarachnoid space is enlarged than in the normally hydrated state. Consequently it will accelerate to higher velocities and this may increase the likelihood of contusion injuries after blows to the head such as those sustained in boxing, football and rugby’.
Although the researchers acknowledge that their study was too small to be definitive, they conclude that dehydration causes changes in the volume of intra-cranial compartments that may put sportsmen and women at increased risk of brain damage from contusion injury (bruising) and internal haemorrhage after head injuries.
‘Some sportsmen and women, eg boxers, rugby players and footballers, are especially vulnerable to serious head injuries whilst dehydrated.’
Coaching Development Courses
List of Upcoming Level 1 Theory Courses for the month of May. For specific information http://www.coachesontario.ca/calendar/index.php?page=2
The following is a list of upcoming professional development courses that are available.
If you know of a course that should be on the list, please let us know.
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| May 10, 2008 |
Sport Wrapping and Taping Level 1 |
Toronto |
Sport Alliance of Ontario
1185 Eglinton Ave East |
$115 |
hstephens@sportalliance.com | For Schedule of Mulit Sport NCCP Cources visit coachesontario.com * Boxing Specific
Health / Safety
November 29, 2007
ImPACT
ImPACT is a research tool that can be used to help evaluate concussion recovery. ImPACT stands for Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing. It starts with the athlete taking a baseline test online that is used as the standard for all following tests. After the athlete experiences a possible concussion, they retake the test under supervision of a professional who has received impact training. There is a physician with impact training in every major city across Ontario. It will reveal if the athlete’s brain has recovered and if the athlete should return to physical activity.
For concussions, symptoms can be hard to distinguish. This is why ImPACT tests attributes like attention span, reaction time and memory, which better demonstrates the functionality of the brain. Second Impact Syndrome can occur when an athlete returns before the brain is completely recovered and can be fatal. ImPACT is used by professional athletes, universities and high schools all over the world. It is also used by every contact sport, including boxing. The fee for the online baseline test is approximately $25 with the follow-up test approximately $10, but it may be covered by your health insurance.
For more information on ImPACT please visit their website at www.impacttest.ca
October 26, 2007
Learning About Concussions in Boxing
At the seminar presented by Pearson Dunn Insurance, guest speaker Cindy Hughes educated those in attendance about concussions in sport. Cindy is the Manager of the Gorman/Shore Sport Injury Clinic at York University in Toronto. She has also been the Chief Therapist for Canada at two different Olympic Games.
Amateur boxing is one of the safest contact sports. This is because of the tight safety regulations that are mandated. It might be the most regulated and supervised amateur sport. Amateur boxers in Ontario are required to have proper training in order to participate. Also, there is a doctor present at every boxing match, who administers pre-fight medical evaluations and has the ability to stop the fight at anytime. Boxing is the only sport that does this.
Amateur boxing mandates that all boxers must wear head guards while they compete. These guards absorb impact, protecting the boxer head from injury. They also guard against cuts and scrapes to the face and eyes and completely protect the boxer’s ears. Head guards, combined with mouth guards, significantly reduce the rates of concussions. Less than one percent of all bouts end in concussions.
However the risk of concussions is present in all sports, so here is some general information on concussions.
A sports concussion is a disturbance in the function of the brain, usually caused by a direct blow to the head or neck. Sometimes a concussion can involve the loss of consciousness, but in most cases it does not. Every concussion is different. The recommended evaluation method for concussions is the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT). If it is determined that an athlete has suffered a concussion, they should be seen by a physician as soon as possible.
Here are some concession prevention tips:
Ø Learn proper techniques in your sport
Ø Have Proper Equipment (custom fitted mouth guard, a snug helmet, etc)
Ø Respect the other players
Ø Be informed about the risk of concussions
Ø Do not try to hide symptoms, report them immediately
After an athlete suffers a concussion, there are critical steps that must be taken. The first and most important step is complete rest. The athlete should not participate in any activity. After all symptoms are gone, you can proceed gradually through light exercise and training. The athlete should be monitored at every step and be given medical clearance before retuning to competition. If at anytime symptoms reappear, they should be re-evaluated by a physician and all physical activity should stop.
The Canadian Amateur Boxing Association has its own set of rules regarding concussions. The referee has the right to stop the bout if a boxer is receiving repeated blows to the head making him/her defenseless or incapable to compete. This is referred to as an R.S.C.H. (referee stopped contest, head blows). There are also procedures after a boxer has suffered a knockdown or an R.S.C.H. An example is if a boxer had a contest stopped because of receiving hard blows to the head, then they cannot participate in sparring or competitive boxing for 30 days.
For more information on concussions please visit the following:
www.thinkfirst.ca
www.cdc.gov/ncipc
www.athletictherapy.org
Coaching Resources
AIBA Changes New Competition Rule Changes come into effect after 2008 Olympics See List
Quest for Gold Bursaries:
The Quest for Gold bursaries are designed to compensate coaches who complete NCCP level 2 or higher coursework. Up to 75% of registration fee and up to $200 in travel expenses may be covered. The focus of the bursaries is on coaches who wish to continue their training and education in order to increase their knowledge and certification. More information and application forms can be found on at http://www.coachesontario.ca/q4g/coach-bursaries.html. Applications must be approved before the course and successful completion is required to be eligible.
Coaches Association of Ontario - Want to stay connected with coaches across the province or find a NCCP coaching clinic in your area www.coachesontario.ca
The Coaching Association of Canada offers numerous coaching resources; coaching tips, info on membership in the Canadian Professional Coaches Association (CPCA), as well as seminar and product information www.coach.ca.
Women in Coaching Online Journal - On online resource designed to address key issues and challenges facing women coaches. www.coach.ca/women/e/journal.
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports offers information on banned subtances and practises, ethics and fairplay. www.cces.ca
ImPACT has a research based software tool that helps evaluate recovery following concussions www.impacttest.ca.
This drill should immediately substitute one endurance exercise from the GPP, putting the endurance program on a maintenance program at this time. This drill will eventually take up 3 endurance exercises per wk for the remainder of the phase.When phasing this exercise out, meaning going into the competitive phase, replace this drill with speed drills with Max Force and intensity.
For example, on a Tuesday, the drill would be performed as one of the main part exercises of the daily training program.The recommended number of sets to be performed is the same number of rounds the boxer will box.For instance, a Senior open male boxer, will perform 4 sets of this drill.A Junior open female boxer will perform 3 sets of the drill.An added thought is to have the athletes use a heart rate monitor.Firstly, this would ensure that the athletes work at the proper intensity, Sub-Maximal, and begin the next set when their heart rate has fallen to the appropriate levels of recovery.During rest intervals the boxers MUST use a form of active rest to mobilize the lactic acid produced from the previous set,if not the lactate will pool and appropriate recovery will not occur, making the preceding sets worthless.
THE DRILL:
Appoint 3 boxers to a heavy bag. There are 3 positions to maintain for this drill by each boxer for a period of 10 seconds.The boxers will rotate these positions.Position 1, hitting the bag. Position 2, holding the bag. Position 3, directly behind the boxer holding the bag, in the ready stance.The coach will blow the whistle to indicate the beginning of the set and will blow the whistle every 10 seconds for 2 min.When the whistle is blown each boxer will rotate positions.While in the hitting position the boxer will deliver a series of combinations to the bag for 10 sec.It must be combinations the boxers use in the ring with appropriate force as well.Within 10 seconds the boxers should throw between 45 to 70 punches.See stats from Russian National Team.The number of punches will very from weight division to weight division.
Whistle Start–10s hitting, 10s holding, 10s ready position behind the holding person.
Rotate this for 2 min.
The work to rest ratio is 1:2
To increase the intensity of this drill, cut the boxers down to 2.Work to rest ratio is 1:1,this should only be done near the end of the phase.This will prepare the boxer for the forth coming, high intensity work of the competitive phase.Another method in making the drill more realistic to boxing conditions, is to use 5 sec intervals.
Increasing the intensity should be done nearing the end of the SPP Sub phase, going into your competitive phase.
Any questions on this drill fell free to contact Gordon Apolloni at:
ocoach@hotmail.com
Sample SPP Phase:
E = Endurance
I= Interval
A= Active rest
Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Week 1 E I E E E A A
Week 2 E I E I E A A
Week 3 E I E I E I A
Week 4 E I E E I I A
Week 5 E I E A I I I
This is an example of the implementation of the exercise.The rational behind this implementation is that most or all tournaments are on weekends, the body must prepare to work at high intensities during that time.This is why near the end of the phase, week 5, the work gets more intense at the end of the week.
Grants & Scholarships
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - GENERAL MOTORS MAKING DREAMS POSSIBLE
Making Dreams Possible online applications are now available...
The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to announce that the General Motors Making Dreams Possible club coaching grant and high performance coach grant applications are now back online.
Dedicated to supporting athletes at all levels through coaching excellence, General Motors’ Making Dreams Possible Program provides one hundred $2,000 club coaching grants and ten $10,000 high performance coach grants to community sport clubs and high performance coaches nationwide on an annual basis.
In just its second year, this program has already impacted over 9,000 coaches and nearly 110,000 athletes in 171 communities across the country.
This fall, another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 26, 2008. High performance coach grants will be awarded again in February 2009.
Apply now and make dreams possible in your community – visit Making Dreams Possible.
Coaching Association of Canada
141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J3
Telephone: 613-235-5000
Fax: 613-235-9500
coach@coach.ca
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The purpose of the Professional Development Grants is to assist women who are interested in a career in coaching by providing an opportunity to upgrade their education and certification. A grant allows the coach to participate in coaching seminars or conferences, attend major competitions, or consult with a recognized sport expert. A grant may also be used in combination with support from other cost-sharing partners to help coaches broaden the scope of their learning options.
To be eligible, the coach must be certified at Level 3 of the National Coaching Certification Program and be an approved Level 4/5 candidate.
Women in Coaching Grant Application Guidelines
All applications must be made in writing and include the following:
Coaching Résumé
- name, address, home and business telephone numbers, fax number, e-mail address
- sport, NCCP CC #, and current level of certification
- current coaching position, name and address of coaching employer
- previous coaching positions (include level of coaching position, dates of full-time and part-time employment, name of employer)
- additional coach education, courses or clinics attended
- related athletic background
- major coaching achievements.
Proposed Learning Objectives
- identify clear learning objectives and outcome related to the specific grant
- indicate how the national or provincial/territorial sport organization will be involved in and committed to the proposed activity
- indicate how the proposed activity will provide a practical coaching/educational experience.
- indicate how the activity will contribute towards Level 4/5 or other coaching certification.
Activity Outline
- list specific details of all activities by name, date, and location
- identify the role you will play during the activity (head coach, assistant coach, observer, student)
- indicate the calibre and number of participants, their sex and age range
- indicate who will supervise/mentor the activity and their qualifications
- include a detailed list of applicable expenses and other cost-sharing partners.
(Note: equipment purchases are not considered eligible expense submissions.)
Promotion of Women in Coaching Activity
- Identify an activity (e.g. presentation, course, publication) as part of your proposal that will help to promote women in coaching. Include information about the target audience, location and date of the presentation, etc.
Letter of Support
- Your application must include a letter from your national sport organization supporting your project and confirming your involvement in the Level 4/5 program.
Note: As a recipient of a Women in Coaching grant, you may be asked to supply a photo and a detailed report of your learning activities for publication or promotion purposes.
For more information contact: scroxon@rogers.com
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