Western Canada Regional Update
Western Canada Regional Update
Wednesday, August 15th 2012
A) LTDM: Long Term Developmental Model
Judo LTADM Judo Training Hours
U7 = 1-2 trainings a week – 40min to 60min
U9 = 1-2 trainings a week – 60min
U11 = 2-3 trainings a week – 40min to 90min
U13 = 3-4 trainings a week – 40min to 90min
U15 = 4-5 trainings a week – 60min to 120min
U17 & 20 = 5-6 trainings a week – 60min to 120min – 45 weeks a year
Training to Win = 5-6 trainings a week – 60min to 120min – 48 weeks a year
B) Judo Canada www.judocanada.org
Judo Canada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judocanada
Antoine Valois Fortier – A System Win for Judo Canada
The bronze medal won by Antoine Valois-Fortier at the 2012 Olympic Games is a great performance by the athlete but it is also a win for Judo Canada’s system of development.
When Nicolas Gill went on his winning streak he was a world class judoka at 18 years old who started to have world class performance from a very young age. He was in a perfect situation for his athletic development, he loves judo and his dedication helped him advance at a very young age. Antoine Valois-Fortier is a perfect example of an athlete with talent, who loves the sport, who is extremely dedicated, had great fundamental skills developed at the club level and then moved to Montreal to work with the national team. This type of performance can be repeated!
Antoine Valios-Fortier was not a super star at the international level at 18 years old; he did however have a coach (Patrick Roberge) who taught and developed many of the fundamental skills needed to perform at the international level. Patrick had him work with international coaches, attend national camps and had him working with the national team in Montreal. (Continued next page)
Antoine Valois Fortier – A System win for Judo Canada (continued from page 1)
Antoine benefited from provincial team support and the junior national program that exposed him to the international level at a young age which is important to the development of all young talented judoka in Canada. He was encouraged by national coaches to move to Montreal because he did show qualities that would make him a good international athlete. At 18 years old Antoine moved to Montreal with the encouragement and financial support of his parents to train full time in an environment with the national team and head coach Nicolas Gill. This was an important step; it is also important to note that he moved to Montreal without having funding from Sport Canada/Judo Canada – he was just like everyone else on the mats; not a superstar just someone with potential who wanted to reach his dream.
The move to Montreal gave him the opportunity to train in a high performance environment with great coaches and a sport science team that would help transform him from being a great potential to an Olympic medallist. Antoine did get injured and this is where he is special because he did not give up on his dream; many kids his age stop the first time they are hit with adversity; instead he trained harder; he listen to the therapist team and the coaches to manage his recovery. He never gave up on his love for judo and his dream!
About 18 months ago Nicolas Gill started emailing me and telling me that Antoine Valois-Fortier was at a level that could put him on the podium in 2012. Over this time Judo Canada started to see Antoine’s results improve and the quality of his wins against top athletes improve. In April Nicolas sent me an email from Hungary letting me know that Antoine was one of the top athletes at the training camp out of all athletes from every country and was on track. Every month I would get an update telling me that something special was going to happen; it was a surprise to many but not for the head coach. After the draw at the Olympics Nicolas informed me that Antoine had the draw to have a podium performance if he fought at his top level. Nicolas was right – Antoine had the day of his life and was ready because of the plan and the system that helped him be ready for that one moment.
Antoine Valois-Fortier had talent but more importantly he loves judo, never gave up his dream and never misses judo training or any training for any reason. He made the move to train full time with the national team that allowed him to live his dream!
C) Technical Corner
Technique of 2005 World champion ako braun (hungary)
D) Judo Canada up Coming Events
2012 Quebec Open October 06/07, 2012
2013 Pacific International February 16/17, 2013
2013 Edmonton International April 06/07, 2013
E) Video Clips
NOTE: Judo Canada does not control the content of the Websites link
Antoine Valois Fortier vs Travis Steven (Bronze Medal Match 81kg 2012 Olympics)
F) Sport Science
Fueling the Young Athlete
Hockey, gymnastics, and soccer are but a few of the endless structured sport options for active children and adolescents. Participation in recreational or competitive sports at a young age helps develop skills, confidence, good health, and fitness, as well as helping to reduce chances of obesity and obesity-related health concerns.
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for physical growth and development. While sport is healthful in so many ways, it’s vital that young athletes consume enough dietary fuel for these extra energy demands. Furthermore, the timing of meals and/or snacks can be a challenge when active children are trying to schedule schooling, homework, plus physical training and competitive sessions. In addition, active children may be at greater risk than adults for exercise-induced dehydration. With
careful planning athletic youngsters can learn to incorporate sound nutrition to meet these unique dietary demands.
careful planning athletic youngsters can learn to incorporate sound nutrition to meet these unique dietary demands.
Rest of Article:
G) Western Canada Calendar of Major Events 2011/12
Judo BC National Coaching Conference, Squamish, BC October 26-28, 2012
H) Olympic Judo Stories
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