International Speed Coaches Association

06/22/2017

Good day! We are back and hope that this page can keep coaches up to date on coaching, events, and Mentor the up and coming coaches.
This is a "positive" page and anyone I feel is out of line, post will be deleted .
Coach Joe Hanna

02/25/2012

Working towards Being a Champion... AS the year progresses, many skaters have to make the decision of wether they are doing this sport for Fun or to be a Champion on a World Class Level. Regardless if you are a new skater, young skater, or average skater, you have to put in your mind and in your plan where you want to go with this sport. Those who wish to compete on a World Class Level must get their training plans to a much higher level. If you are skating for Fitness, many times it is wise to notify your coaching staff so they can guide you in the correct direction,. If you are wanting to compete on a WOrld Class Level, its time to put the work in. These days, I see so many that are doing the "Talk" but not doing the "walk". From a coaches point of view, you must put in the work to get the results. So many times I have been to various practices and I am seeing coaches that are working very hard and doing great things for the sport but sometimes I see that they do not always have the right thoughts or components to put together a successful program for a skater wanting to compete at that level. There is so much more to training and being at a world class level than going fast and turning left. I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best skaters in the world from the old school skaters to the new including Jorge Botero, Bart Swings, Scott Arlidge, Kalon Dobbin, Joey Mantia, Yann Guyader, Cecilia Baena, Diego Rosero, and the list goes on and it is clear WHY these people are all world Caliber and Champion skaters. It has to do with the EXTRA work that is put in. Every day I read about Yann up at 5 am running, Cycling 60-70K, the Gym, etc etc, Even the older and mature skaters training for smaller levels still out at the track with Weight vests, bands, slideboard and much more. Coaches, if your skaters are striving to be at the World Class Level, then you must start by researching and putting together a program that will get them there. Being a World Champion is not a GIFT, it is a TALENT that is perfected and worked on every day of the week. Skaters, if you wish to compete with the big dogs, its time to toughen up and train like the big dogs. Get yourself on a program that can take you to that level. Work on Nutrition. You must be eating right to compliment the training you are doing. Funny, I looked over a training program from a while ago that was designed for Chad Hedrick, Derek Downing, and the other greats, and the work that was put in is so much greater that we have to question about how we are doing things and if as coaches we have forgotten about the basics of hard work and persistence. More than anything I would love to see the program in the USA get back to greatness. Working overseas with teams that are producing champions, It is clear how important these hardcore basics are to your skaters. This is my opinion and I give many kudos to those out there that are working at this and doing programs that are increasing our numbers as well as maturing and developing our skaters to be great again. Coaches, be sure to join the ISCA (www.speedcoachesassociation.com) and I hope that we can all help each other to become the best at what we do again.
Thanks JOE HANNA

02/23/2012

COACHES, Thanks to Jeff Foster, I have fixed a flaw which did not allow EVERYONE to answer to the COACHES FORUM, that is now corrected and all Coaches who are members can answer and write in the FORUM. Thanks
Joe

02/22/2012

At this years USA Indoor National Championships, the referees will all be Stationary and not rolling referees as it has been for since we started skating races. Personally I have mixed feeling on this and I want to get the coaches opinion on this subject. I would like to know if you agree or disagree and why.

01/09/2012

Trying to organize a Small Forum for the ISCA at the Palm Beach Challenge race, Please email me if you plan on attending so that I can make proper arrangements.. We welcome all and if you are not a member, you can join at the meeting.

12/28/2011

COACHES, If you have not joined the ISCA as of yet, only a few more days left to join at the DISCOUNTED $20 PRICE! DO not be left out of the newest and up and coming Coaches Organization featuring some of the TOP COACHES In the world as Advisors and Here to represent and help coaches worldwide to be better coaches and to make a difference in our sport. I hope that you will all be a part of this and I look forward to our FIRST ISCA Forum at the PALM BEACH CHALLENGE!

11/11/2011

I want to share with you a letter I received yesterday from a Coach in the Cezch Republic.. THIS IS WHAT THE ISCA IS ALL ABOUT!
Hello,
I start with the coach of the Czech Republic. Projektt ISCA I found by chance
during their daily search for useful information from the world of inline speed
skating. I was very intrigued and delighted that such a thing exists. Although I
am from the Czech Republic and so probably will not be able to use a lot of
advantages. But the desire for information and why I became a member.
In the Czech Republic is unfortunately almost inline sport in the beginning, we
have no licensed coaches and we have no referees. The methodology is not really
about any available. It's here what few people in sport and make it true to the
fullest.
I started as an athlete, I have now completed the first year as coach of its
section Inlinetalent Prague. We have 35 members that year. Soon I hope we go on
our first international competition in neighboring Germany.
I am interested in the development of inline speed skating and it's my job in
the first place. It is difficult to sustain this but try it. Trying to hold
races in 2012, we prepared a series of races. Unfortunately, in the Czech
Republic is not a certified inline track 200m, all of our tracks are rather
unsatisfactory. Yet we try to train paths on ovals on the road. We train in
garages and gyms.
I am a team ISCA about the methodology does not contribute much, I can only say
what we're doing. Trying to get information for google, youtube, inlineplanet
and the like.
Is there any real possibility to obtain a license FIRS coach when I live in the
Czech Republic? Are there any training, training, camps, where can I come visit?
It is possible to take a few kids that I train and bring them somewhere for a
few days to gather experience?
Is there someone whom we could reach out to over come to focus on training and
showed the right path?
Because I was only interested in the right way and methodology. Trying to find a
lot of information and very much appreciate people like you.
People who live in this spot. I also live in this sport! It is the most
attractive sport I know!
Finally, one more question, do you know what the situation around inline skating
at the Olympic Games? Chances are that the sport gets the Olympics and what?
Thank you for your answers I will be very happy if we had not written last.

Pavel Zajpt
Inlinetalent Praha
www.inlinetalentpraha.estranky.cz

Informační stránky pro oddíl inline rychlobruslení INLINETALENT PRAHA

11/09/2011

ISCA, I need your help! WE need our fellow coaches who have registered and who are now members, to please help in spreading the word of the ISCA as well as We need your input on the site. Anyonme can send me articles and information. ALL can go and discuss things on the forum.. WE need your participation.

11/03/2011

The ISCA Welcomes to our ADVISORY BOARD, the Great MASSI PRESTI representing ITALY!!!!!! Have you checked out the depth of this advisory board???? The Greatest Coaches in the World are all part of the ISCA!!! WHERE ARE YOU???

11/01/2011

COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE SITE HERE I URGE YOU ALL TO GO OUT AND EACH RECRUIT AT LEAST ONE NEW COACH TO JOIN! OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS IMPORTANT and WE NEED TO GET ALL INVOLVED TO HAVE STRENGTH AND TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I can tell you that with 10 or 1000 I will promise you that we will always be here helping and making our sport a better place for all.. If you wish to be a part, we urge you to join and make a difference.
IT IS UP TO YOU TO MAKE CHANGES AND DIFFERENCE IN HOW OUR SPORT IS DEVELOPED AND PUBLICIZED. IF YOU WANT TO BE A BETTER COACH AND TO HELP THE COACHES AROUND YOU, THEN THIS IS THE WAY TO DO IT.. www.speedcoachesassociation.com

10/29/2011

ISCA in Action, Last Night I had the opportunity to go and work with a Team here in Deland Florida, The Speedway Speed Team coached by Veteran Charlie Lantz and WOW, what a great group of mostly new skaters! Lots of fun and great skating. The ISCA coaches will hopefully be able to visit with more teams and work with more coaches as we go. Thanks for a great time Speedway!