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COVID-19: Prompting change and re-invention
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a very challenging time for so many people
Derek Tate
Jun 24, 20203 min read


Facilitating flow: How the foundations interact during task performance
As a coach how do you go about creating a 'setting' for your learners whereby their chances of entering a flow state are increased?
Derek Tate
Jun 11, 20203 min read


Hope: The fuel for strength and courage in challenging times
I began what can only be described as a process of grieving. My office had been taken away from me!!
Derek Tate
Apr 3, 20206 min read


The evolving brand: Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy
It's far more than a change to our name. It is a development of who we are and what we do!
Derek Tate
Feb 25, 20203 min read


Function or Form? What is the best approach to learning a sport?
How is your sport taught? Is is through a skills based system (function) or manoeuvre based system (form)?
Derek Tate
Feb 22, 20204 min read


Register now for the Sports Coaching Conference
Delegate registrations are now OPEN!
Derek Tate
Feb 1, 20202 min read


Sports Coaching Conference 2020
1st Sports Coaching Conference: Health & Well-Being through Sport and Mountain Life, organised by Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy.
Derek Tate
Jan 1, 20201 min read


Developing Flow for ski instructors and their guests
Irrespective of whether learners enter a flow state the four foundations represent a great teaching and learning connection
Derek Tate
Dec 21, 20193 min read


Focus of attention in sport: Internal or external?
Where should the learner focus their attention during sport participation? Body? Equipment? Environment?
Derek Tate
Nov 10, 20195 min read


Learning zones - part 2: Mapping learning zones onto the Diamond Model of Skill Acquisition
Part 2 of discusses more deeply how 'Learning Zones' map across to the stages within the 'Diamond Model of Skill Acquisition'.
Derek Tate
Oct 20, 20199 min read


Teaching vs. technical: Are we producing snowsport instructors that the industry needs or wants?
I believe we can do a better job at producing snowsport instructors that the employers want and that our industry needs.
Derek Tate
Oct 4, 20196 min read


Reflections of Interski 2019 - part 2: The journey of a team and what we learnt.
As well as been a member of Ireland's first ever demo team at an Interski congress, Shona reflects on her top take-aways from Interski 2019.
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Sep 30, 20195 min read


Snowsport Scotland Summit 2019 - a review
An update from the recent Snowsport Scotland Summit attended by Parallel Dreams Coach and SSS Tutor Derek Tate.
Derek Tate
Sep 23, 20195 min read


Learning zones - part 1: From preparation to flow
The idea of 'Learning Zones' is not necessarily new. Simply do a google search and you will be presented with many images of these zones...
Derek Tate
Sep 16, 20196 min read


The benefits of indoor snow domes for developing your skill
How can you make the most of indoor snow domes to develop your skiing and snowboarding skills? This blog looks at the key benefits.
Derek Tate
Sep 10, 20194 min read


Reflections of Interski 2019 - part 1: The culmination of a journey
"It was great to see Ireland at Interski and it was clear that they took the event seriously and came armed with fabulous content."
Derek Tate
Aug 21, 20195 min read


Challenge Yourself
Whether it is sports, a new hobby or a project at work challenging yourself not only makes the activity more fun but it helps you to GROW an
Derek Tate
Aug 5, 20196 min read
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