Matt GoForth of OYM sent me a link to an article from GamJams.net that is relevant to the current economic times. First off, there are very few truly under privileged youth cyclists. At a minimum one has to have the money to purchase a bike and travel to races. Here is the link and below are some excerpts from the article.
“Is there a more resourceful group of people? Here are examples from the very elite. One Olympian lived in a van in a friend’s driveway so she could train full-time. Another accumulated spending money by autographing each season’s training kit and selling it at a bike swap at year’s end….
The point is if we want it bad enough, we find a way. Sometimes we find many small ways that add up…
A big part of your training plan must be income IN – your work life…
Years of living the dream of bike racing full-time on two continents taught me how to live within my means…”
Talking to the BCC riders they have picked their races and prioritizing their schedules based on available funding. All are picking their A races and finding the best approach for the year. If you wish to donate visit the main site BCC.
Apr 14, 2009
Mar 13, 2009
SERC #1
Haile's Trails - Gainesville, FL - 3/8/09
Take a look at the XC-1 (19-29) first lap times compared to the Pro Class. Basically the same! But did they finish all five laps at the same pace?
Steve Flynn and Brent Hall, both coached by Drew Edsall of Endurance Factor. Photo by Cameron Meyer.
Results Page
Promotions Update:
BCCyclistsFL
2721 W. Dewey Street
Tampa, Florida 33607
813-625-2486
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Hello Guys:
Just a reminder: Drew of Endurance Factor and Matt at OYM are affiliates of BCCyclistsFL. So should an athlete be referred to Drew and accepts his coaching he provides a donation to this program (money for you). Matt also provides coaching outlines, bike fits, etc. So should anyone inquire with you about their services and you choice to recommend either party tell them to mention BCC or myself.
Did you ride today?
2721 W. Dewey Street
Tampa, Florida 33607
813-625-2486
info@buildingchampioncyclistsfl.net
Hello Guys:
Just a reminder: Drew of Endurance Factor and Matt at OYM are affiliates of BCCyclistsFL. So should an athlete be referred to Drew and accepts his coaching he provides a donation to this program (money for you). Matt also provides coaching outlines, bike fits, etc. So should anyone inquire with you about their services and you choice to recommend either party tell them to mention BCC or myself.
Did you ride today?
Mar 2, 2009
Do You Have a Weakness?
Now before you get off track there are physical strengths and weaknesses along with weaknesses in your plans to athletic success.
Some of you think lifting weights or cross training is bogus – in the event you have not seen how Lance Armstrong is always looking for total fitness take a look at Lance Armstrong at SI.com. But I’m not just taking about the fitness of the body. What about the fitness of your plans to athletic success?
I ask that you evaluate your current status and determine where you need to redirect your approach. This is a self-evaluation...
The below information was taken from Sports Psychology: Understanding and Influencing the Road to Success read the full article there.
What factors positively influenced success?
Olympians were asked to identify five factors that had a significant influence on their athletic success. Following is a description of the top ten factors (the percentage of athletes who identified this as a factor influencing their success is provided in parenthesis).
1. Dedication and Persistence (58%): This related to the positive influence of the Olympian’s inner drive, desire, persistence, and commitment to achieving their goals.
2. Family and Friends (52%): This support or influence included financial and emotional support, instilling confidence, providing an introduction to the sport, and the provision of stability.
3. Coaches (49%): Excellent coaches throughout their development were identified as having a great influence on success.
4. Love of Sport (27%): Love of, and passion for, the sport greatly influenced success, often providing the necessary motivation to continue training in less than optimal conditions.
5. Training Programs and Facilities (22%): The opportunity to train with club, college, national level, or resident teams and access to programs and facilities was important.
6. Natural Talent (22%): A genetic predisposition or God-given talent played a role in athlete success.
7. Competitiveness (15%): A strong competitive nature and love of competition was identified as a factor influencing success.
8. Focus (13%): The ability to stay focused on goals and the task at hand, despite distractions, had a significant influence on success.
9. Work Ethic (12%): Hard work and a strong work ethic were factors that influenced success.
10. Financial Support (12%): The financial support from sources such as sponsorship, college scholarship, private donors, athlete grants, and fundraising contributed to success.
What obstacles had to be overcome to achieve success?
The second question asked Olympians to list up to five obstacles to their success. After reading the list, you’ll recognize that several of these obstacles are the “flip side” of some of the identified success factors, adding even greater strength to the importance of that factor.
1. Lack of Financial Support (53%): Some implications of lack of financial support included increased stress and insecurity, compromised training due to having to work, and inability to compete nationally and internationally.
2. Conflict with Roles in Life (33%): This related to conflict experienced in trying to balance/manage multiple roles including work, career, school, family, and athletic endeavors.
3. Lack of Coaching Expertise or Support (29%): This related to having coaches with limited knowledge or expertise as well as conflicts with the coach.
4. Lack of Support from USOC and NGB (22%): Issues with these organizations included a lack of mental preparation programs, no organization or encouragement, and being too bureaucratic.
5. Mental Obstacles (22%): This includes such obstacles as low confidence, perfectionism, and dealing with pressure.
6. Lack of Training/Competition Opportunities (20%).
7. Medical Problems (20%): Injuries, illness, and other medical issues, as would be expected, were perceived as an obstacle to athletic success.
8. Lack of Social Support (11%): Family, friends and peers who provided little or no support and at times even discouraged athletic pursuits were perceived as obstacles.
9. Physical Limitations (8%): Identified limitations included characteristics such as height, weight, strength and endurance.
10. Failure (6%): This related to a fear of failure and learning to deal with failure.
Some of you think lifting weights or cross training is bogus – in the event you have not seen how Lance Armstrong is always looking for total fitness take a look at Lance Armstrong at SI.com. But I’m not just taking about the fitness of the body. What about the fitness of your plans to athletic success?
I ask that you evaluate your current status and determine where you need to redirect your approach. This is a self-evaluation...
The below information was taken from Sports Psychology: Understanding and Influencing the Road to Success read the full article there.
What factors positively influenced success?
Olympians were asked to identify five factors that had a significant influence on their athletic success. Following is a description of the top ten factors (the percentage of athletes who identified this as a factor influencing their success is provided in parenthesis).
1. Dedication and Persistence (58%): This related to the positive influence of the Olympian’s inner drive, desire, persistence, and commitment to achieving their goals.
2. Family and Friends (52%): This support or influence included financial and emotional support, instilling confidence, providing an introduction to the sport, and the provision of stability.
3. Coaches (49%): Excellent coaches throughout their development were identified as having a great influence on success.
4. Love of Sport (27%): Love of, and passion for, the sport greatly influenced success, often providing the necessary motivation to continue training in less than optimal conditions.
5. Training Programs and Facilities (22%): The opportunity to train with club, college, national level, or resident teams and access to programs and facilities was important.
6. Natural Talent (22%): A genetic predisposition or God-given talent played a role in athlete success.
7. Competitiveness (15%): A strong competitive nature and love of competition was identified as a factor influencing success.
8. Focus (13%): The ability to stay focused on goals and the task at hand, despite distractions, had a significant influence on success.
9. Work Ethic (12%): Hard work and a strong work ethic were factors that influenced success.
10. Financial Support (12%): The financial support from sources such as sponsorship, college scholarship, private donors, athlete grants, and fundraising contributed to success.
What obstacles had to be overcome to achieve success?
The second question asked Olympians to list up to five obstacles to their success. After reading the list, you’ll recognize that several of these obstacles are the “flip side” of some of the identified success factors, adding even greater strength to the importance of that factor.
1. Lack of Financial Support (53%): Some implications of lack of financial support included increased stress and insecurity, compromised training due to having to work, and inability to compete nationally and internationally.
2. Conflict with Roles in Life (33%): This related to conflict experienced in trying to balance/manage multiple roles including work, career, school, family, and athletic endeavors.
3. Lack of Coaching Expertise or Support (29%): This related to having coaches with limited knowledge or expertise as well as conflicts with the coach.
4. Lack of Support from USOC and NGB (22%): Issues with these organizations included a lack of mental preparation programs, no organization or encouragement, and being too bureaucratic.
5. Mental Obstacles (22%): This includes such obstacles as low confidence, perfectionism, and dealing with pressure.
6. Lack of Training/Competition Opportunities (20%).
7. Medical Problems (20%): Injuries, illness, and other medical issues, as would be expected, were perceived as an obstacle to athletic success.
8. Lack of Social Support (11%): Family, friends and peers who provided little or no support and at times even discouraged athletic pursuits were perceived as obstacles.
9. Physical Limitations (8%): Identified limitations included characteristics such as height, weight, strength and endurance.
10. Failure (6%): This related to a fear of failure and learning to deal with failure.
Feb 16, 2009
Way to go Jamie Knight
At 17 Jamie wins the Dade City Criterium as a CAT 3: Results
This does not happen just because you have talent. This happens because of quality coaching, dedication, team work, good advice from your local club, some more dedication and setting goals.
Keep your head on straight Jamie.
This does not happen just because you have talent. This happens because of quality coaching, dedication, team work, good advice from your local club, some more dedication and setting goals.
Keep your head on straight Jamie.
Kenda's New US Mountain Bike Race Series
Kenda will be presenting an all-new series called the Mountain Bike U.S. Cup, a bi-coastal series of MTB races culminating in a single national championship event. The goal is to promote cycling on a regional level and develop stateside talent, all while providing a national-caliber point ranking and prize system.
Kenda Cup East
5/3 - SERC No. 5. Ducktown, TN
5/31 - Bump and Grind. Birmingham, AL
6/6 - Massanutten Hoo-Ha. Massanutten, VA
6/21 - Cowbell Challenge. Davidson, NC
8/8-9 - Snow Shootout. Mount Snow, VT
8/15-16 - Windham Cup. Windham, NY
Read more
Kenda Cup East
5/3 - SERC No. 5. Ducktown, TN
5/31 - Bump and Grind. Birmingham, AL
6/6 - Massanutten Hoo-Ha. Massanutten, VA
6/21 - Cowbell Challenge. Davidson, NC
8/8-9 - Snow Shootout. Mount Snow, VT
8/15-16 - Windham Cup. Windham, NY
Read more
Jan 30, 2009
It Is A New Year - What Are Your Goals:
Keys To Athletic Success
Mindset:
Set Goals:
Diet & Nutrition:
Water:
Weight Training:
Rest:
Cardio:
Track Your Progress:
Mix Things Up:
Never Stop Learning:
Study Up! Full article moved to HERE
Mindset:
Set Goals:
Diet & Nutrition:
Water:
Weight Training:
Rest:
Cardio:
Track Your Progress:
Mix Things Up:
Never Stop Learning:
Study Up! Full article moved to HERE
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