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BC COACHES PERSPECTIVE is the CABC's quarterly publication which includes the latest coaching news in BC and an up-to-date list of resources and programs available to coaches. It includes articles on sport nutrition, legal issues in sport, sport psychology, sport medicine, financial management as well as information on upcoming events, seminars, and NCCP courses.

CABC members receive a complimentary subscription to BC Coaches Perspective and have access to current and archived issues of the magazine through the Members Only area of the CABC website.

BC Coaches Perspective - Summer 2009

An Introduction to Plyometric Training

Strength and Conditioning Specialist Steve Ramsbottom says there is no other skill that can have such a drastic effect on any game.  In this article he talks about  "explosive-reactive" power training (plyometrics)

Team BC Readies for Prince Edward Island

Congratulations to all of the coaches selected to attend theCanada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island in August. Two coaches - a veteran and a rookie - talk about how they are preparing for the Games.  Meet BC's Women Coaching Apprentices who will be there also.

Coaches Toolbox - Road Trip: Fueling up For Success

The traveling athlete faces many scheduling challenges to their training programs.  As a coach you can be a nutrition advocate and set your athletes up for success on the road. This article provides tips on "fueling up". 

On Your Mark With . . . Cycling

In this regular feature, this issue of Perspective looks at the sport of cycling in the province.  Cycling BC was interviewed for this articl.

Book Review

Kyna Fletcher reviews "Overtraining Athletes - Personal Journeys in Sport:" which shares the struggles of athletes and the sport professionals who seek to help them.

Plus! Spectra Energy returns as Coaches Week sponsor, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame Inductees talk about coaching . . .and more!

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