Over the next few updates, I’ll share some nuggets from my notes:
Brit Baldishol from the Norwegian Ski Federation presented to the group on Norway’s “development stairs”. One thing from her talk that I found thought provoking was her take on what are attributes that the best developing cross country skiers possess. Here are her bullet points on the subject:
- They like to be active;
- They are motivated to improve;
- They have “talent”, not necessarily the most talent, but have met a certain talent standard;
- They have access to a good framework or environment to nurture their talents and provide them good conditions to thrive in;
- They have good parents who are supportive and active themselves;
- They have good friends and siblings who are also supportive and active;
- They have local “heros” to watch and follow for inspiration, motivation and mimicry;
- Their school situation is supportive; and
- They are the best at training properly at the right levels.
I find these attributes to pretty important as well. Hopefully, this list gives us something to think about and either affirmation of what we are doing or opportunities to improve.
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