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Derek Tate
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Interski 2023 - Swiss Report
This report is about the Swiss on-snow workshop titled the Swiss Technical Progression at Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland.
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Derek Tate
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Interski 2023 - Hungarian Report
A fantastic lecture about bridging drylands drills with on-snow nordic and alpine skiing emphasising functional movements.
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Derek Tate
May 31, 20233 min read
Interski 2023 - German Report
A very popular on-snow workshop from Germany at Interski 2023 about using intentional mindfulness in ski instruction.
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Derek Tate
May 18, 20232 min read
Interski 2023 - Danish Report
An inspiring technical workshop from team Denmark plus an excellent indoor lecture on cooperative learning from Interski 2023 in Levi.
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Derek Tate
May 10, 20232 min read
Interski 2023 - Canadian Report
A report from Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland about the Canadian teaching philosophy which prioritises function over form.
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Derek Tate
May 4, 20232 min read
Interski 2023 - Australian Report
A great on-snow workshop all about the Australian Teaching Approach delivered at Interski 2023 in Levi.
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Derek Tate
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Interski 2023 - Argentina Report
The title of the Argentinian outdoor on-snow workshop that I attended was, 'Technical Concepts' and what an excellent one to finish with.
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Derek Tate
Apr 2, 20233 min read
Interski 2023 Reflections
Interski 2023 Congress initial reflections ahead of a more detailed report on this snowsports teaching worldwide event.
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Derek Tate
Oct 26, 20225 min read
Technique, Tactics, Mental Skills: Which are more important?
This blog explores how a more holistic approach can be taken to performance development in skiing and snowboarding.
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Derek Tate
Nov 3, 20217 min read
Just tell me what I'm doing wrong...
This is one of the most common type of phrases I have heard learners say and it is such a 'negative' way to begin a lesson.
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Lynn Mill
Oct 12, 20216 min read
The lesson and benefit behind failing
Fear and failure seem to bounce off one another. If we can get past that fear of failure, we can let it be valuable, useful, even creative.
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Warren Jobbitt
Sep 24, 20215 min read
How to Train and Ski Better: Designing your training days
Ski training days consist of 5 stages; physical warm up, skiing warm up, skill acquisition, skill performance and a cool down/debrief.
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Derek Tate
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Guest bloggers coming soon
The Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy blog will be featuring articles from three guest bloggers over the coming months. Find out more...
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Derek Tate
May 11, 20218 min read
Dismantling unconscious biases in snowsports teaching and learning
This blog tackles the unconscious biases that exist in the teaching and learning of snowsports and how they can be dismantled.
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Derek Tate
Apr 21, 20216 min read
Mountains of online learning: Innovation of snowsport instructor education
There has been a revolution taking place within the world of online learning and an acceleration of innovation for educating people.
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Derek Tate
Mar 3, 20214 min read
Being truly learner centred in snowsports: What are their needs?
What does it mean to be truly learner centred? What are their needs and how do we address them in the snowsport environment where we work?
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Derek Tate
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Specialise or generalise: What should you do?
This topic appears to be very 'hot' at the moment and has been covered in a number of relatively recent articles, books and Ted Talks...
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Derek Tate
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Introducing the Learning Hub
The concept of the Learning Hub is very simple: to provide a wealth of resources to support you in your learning pre, during and post event.
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Derek Tate
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Why do so few women become educators and examiners of snowsport instructors?
This blog is about the representation of women in the role of examiners of snowsport instructors for national certification bodies.
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Derek Tate
Jun 11, 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?
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