"In the same way that we progress from general to specific in education, we should mirror this in athletic preparation" Vicki Bendus #CSCAcon2022

Developmental athletes have unique considerations including: 1. growth and maturity 2. sport-specific volume 3. setting a career path Vicki Bendus #CSCAcon2022

When working with development athletes try to create the "swiss army knife" able to jump into any high performance enironment and be competent. Vicki Bendus #CSCScon2022

When working with development athletes are you using a microwave or a slow cooker? Vicki Bendus #CSCAcon2022

With the developmental athlete consistency > intensity. Vicki Bendus #CSCAcon2022

Context is king, ensure you have the full picture. Kris Robertson #CSCAcon2022

Your organization sits on top of your: 1. Systems 2. Structures 3. Culture Kris Robertson #CSCAcon2022

If coaches don't know you... they won't trust you. Kris Robertson #CSCAcon2022

“The stress and pressure forced me to learn the right way to do things” (when speaking of working with NHLers without having played hockey. Matt Nichol #CSCAcon2022

“The only way to grow your company and scale excellence is to grow as a department/industry” Matt Nichol #CSCAcon2022

As a business owner or coach, there will be things you don’t like to do (Excel, budget, marketing, etc). But just as many athletes don’t like to do conditioning, you just need to in order to be successful Matt Nichol #CSCAcon2022

“Nobody cares about your bad day. Your job is to make sure your athlete/client has a good day… the job needs to turn from the focus being on you to being all about your clients/athletes” Matt Nichol #CSCAcon2022

Thank you to the Canadian Strength & Conditioning Association and all those involved for the learning opportunity. I already look forward to next year and the future growth of Canadian S&C.

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