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25-06.-2005, 04:52 AM
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Top Down or Bottom Up?
Where should CCA focus it's energy - in developing and growing the gross roots - create the feeder system to the National Team or focus on the identified elite riders and assist the Provinces and Territories in growing the base.
If that premise holds water what sorts of things should CCA start doing to support the local Associations? or does the new (haven't read it) Athlete Development Model outline all of this? |
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25-06.-2005, 06:16 AM
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Re: Top Down or Bottom Up?
Without a feeder system, there may be no elites to assist. Better support at the provincial level is a good start. I mentioned this in Eddies’ Newfoundland thread. Good talent has come out of all the provinces, but only a few provinces are consistently strong. The new COO at the CCA mentioned stronger ties between the CCA and the other associations (contracts), so this may be a good step. Naturally, the provinces would send off their best for the next level, that is, developing their elites.
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25-06.-2005, 07:09 AM
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Re: Top Down or Bottom Up?
I agree and then wonder if the next step is really the deveopment of strong clubs ... the Provincial Associations mirror its relationship with CAA in relationship with Clubs.
I also wonder if it is really Clubs that you go after for development or go to were the kids are - the schools and (this is were CAA takes the lead in terms of developing marketing plans) go after getting cycling programs embedded into the school system. Another aspect is a long term plan to engrain certain key messages into the publics mind - over time the intent is to create an affinity to the sport. My final thought has to do with the coaches - I've often said that I want the best teacher, the most inspiring teacher working in the primary grades - and should the same be said about cycling or any sport for that matter. Just don't get anyone who will show up to start a group of kids off on cycling but get your best motivatores there. Okay - I have a race tomorrow I have to get ready for. bye for now. |
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25-06.-2005, 08:59 AM
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Re: Top Down or Bottom Up?
Lister Farrar could give you a far better response on this topic than me .
In regards to the clubs though, that will be a tough one. Some (typically small) clubs tend to follow a thin mandate. An example would be a bunch of guys who put together a club just to ride with each other or people who put together a club just to get discount rates on clothing, etc. Fortunately there are other clubs that have good leadership, administration, a coach and, of course, motivation. How do you get more of these? I was fortunate to start my racing career in one of these. I have been a member of clubs in my other examples. A good race structure would be a good next step. Good solid provicial series'. For the next level, a good race series (every province) across Canada (again, mentioned in the Newfoundland thread) would certianly help. It would have motivated me to train harder. |
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