BritDisc, Now that the 2006 season is over (apart from the small matter of World Clubs for those who are making the trip down under), I'm sure every Ultimate player's thoughts are already starting to turn towards next season.
The email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] has been set up to act as a central contact point for all UKUA members' queries to do with: * Coaching, tactics and skill development * Team development and training * Fitness and nutrition * Injuries and rehab * Junior/school teams * Sports psychology I (Jeff) will be coordinating this free service, and drawing on the expertise of a gallery of the great and good of British Ultimate (in strictly alphabetical order): Dave Grayson (Sports Psychology) Laura James (Sports Nutrition) Kev Lowe (Juniors/Schools Ultimate) Dr. Paul Marfleet (Sports Medicine/injuries) Si Moore (Coaching/Skills/Tactics) Matt Smith (Sports Psychology/Coaching) and I'll be covering the fitness and training side of things. See below for potted CVs for each member of the panel. So if you've got a problem, and no-one else can help you - and you can find a computer - maybe you should email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for listening, Jeff Jackson (on behalf of the [EMAIL PROTECTED] team) [Disclaimer: Be nice - we're all volunteers et cetera... I'll do my best to respond quickly to all emails, but please be patient as we all have jobs to do as well...] Dave Grayson: Key GB Open player in recent years, and has a PhD in Psychology; spent two years working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has worked with sportsmen in various sports including Ultimate, Golf and Basketball. Jeff Jackson: Works as a freelance personal trainer and running coach, and has 15 years experience of international Ultimate. He is a Coach Educator for the UKUA's coaching scheme, and is currently writing a Fitness module for the scheme. Laura James: Is a State Registered Dietitian, who currently works at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. She has played for GB women, and has both a Masters degree in Nutrition and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. Kev Lowe: Involved with Junior Ultimate for last 14 years, coached and managed GB Juniors/GB U17s for large periods in that time, run 8 different junior teams and hopefully helped a lot of today's stars get hooked into the sport when they were still in school. Paul Marfleet: 'Doc Paul' has provided medical expertise for GB teams since the 1980s - no-one is better qualified or more knowledgeable in the field. He is currently involved with setting up a study on injury rates in Ultimate players. Si Moore: GB legend/captain/coach with more years of Ultimate experience than pretty much anyone in this hemisphere. He literally 'wrote the book' for the UKUA Level 1 coaches award, and is now working on Level 2. Currently introducing Ultimate to the unsuspecting schoolchildren of Luxembourg. Matt Smith: Completed an MSc in sport psychology last year, and is now working on a PhD in the same area. He is also working towards full accreditation as an applied sport psychologist, and is putting the finishing touches to the UKUA coaching scheme's course for introducing Ultimate to schoolteachers. __________________________________________________ BritDisc mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.ranulf.net/mailman/listinfo/britdisc Staying informed - http://www.ukultimate.com/informed.asp
