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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


Combining Strengths with Flow in the workplace
Strengths are things that you are good at and you enjoy doing while flow involves being fully focused on the task at hand and is pleasurable
Derek Tate
Oct 10, 20195 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


What's new in Chamonix & Evasion Mont Blanc for the coming winter 2019/2020?
There are a number of exciting developments in the Chamonix Valley ski areas & the Evasion Mont Blanc for the coming winter season 2019/2020
Derek Tate
Sep 5, 20192 min read


Summer skiing - is it worth it?
Everything that we do gets judged based on our expectations & while it may sound incredibly obvious summer skiing is not like winter skiing!
Derek Tate
Aug 28, 20193 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


When winter ends...walk your way to the next one!
Walking is good for the MIND and BODY and walking moves the body in different ways to our winter sport.
shona
Aug 19, 20194 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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