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Welcome to Sports Sciences and Medicine

What's New?

Sport Science Presentations at 2009 PSA Conference:

COACHES, don't forget to check out the "Especially for Coaches" section on the lower part of this page for more information on topics directly related to science-based coaching!

National Network

ONLINE DIRECTORY

Who is in the National Network? The National Network includes sports medicine and science specialists who have experience working with figure skaters and/or competitive athletes. Many of the Network professionals were recommended to us by coaches or athletes who felt they did good work.

What if there is no one listed in my area? We will continue to add new names to the National Network to meet the needs of our membership across the country. If you don't find someone in your area, consider contacting someone in a neighboring state or another specialty and asking them for a recommendation. If you find someone new and you like them, let us know!

How can I make recommendations to the Network? If you know someone who would be a great addition to the National Network, use the online nomination form (available soon).

U.S. Figure Skating offers a variety of sports science and sports medicine services to figure skating athletes and coaches.


Sports Medicine and Science National Network
Looking for a practitioner to provide treatment or therapy for an injury? How about a scientist to conduct testing on your athlete? Or do you need someone to give an educational talk at your club? The Sports Medicine and Science National Network is a service provided by U.S. Figure Skating to help athletes and coaches around the country find performance support. Check out the highlight box on the right to access your online directory.


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Sports Medicine and Science Congress - A sports medicine and science application seminar held each year in conjunction with the U.S. Championships

Reference List - A comprehensive list of peer-reviewed scientific publications addressing research relevant to figure skating training and technique

Link City - A comprehensive collection of links to excellent web sites that offer sound information about sports medicine and sports science

Especially for Coaches
  • SPIN! (Practitioner's Page)
  • Performance Support Teams: 2014 Conference 2008
  • Performance Support Teams: Dance Coaches College 2008
  • Managing Support Teams: Elite Coaches Seminar 2008

  • Periodization: Beyond the Concept Dance Coaches College 2008
  • Periodization: Planning and Monitoring Dance Coaches College 2008
  • Monitoring in the Annual Plan: Elite Coaches Seminar 2008
  • Strengthening: Making Muscles Smarter Elite Coaches Seminar 2008
  • Planning: Staying Healthy & Injury-Free Elite Coaches Seminar 2008
  • Growth & Development (Swimming)

  • Nutrition: Keeping a Performance-Centered Focus Dance Coaches College 2008
  • Nutrition Elite Coaches Seminar 2008
  • Disordered Eating
  • Female Athlete Triad

  • Professional Skaters Association




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