| nov.14.2007 "Our emphasis is on the development side of Olympic sport.Get that right and the elite side is a given" said Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee(TTOC)president Larry Romany. Romany was commenting on the TTOC and Caribbean National Olympic Committee(CANOC) Caribbean Coaching Certification Course scheduled to get underway on Friday (16 November)at the Lystra Lewis Administration center at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. It is the second such course the national Olympic Committee will be hosting this year. "This particular course is a vital component in establishing the foundational knowledge base that our local coaches regardless should have.It is not sport specific". The TTOC/CANOC course will be held on the 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24 November. The development and athlete centered approach of the TTOC is into its tenth year. "Development and elite/ high performance sport are complimentary aspects of a sustainable Olympic infrastructure. The elite level will reflect the quality, sustainability and continuity of your long term development pathway". The TTOC will also host a psychological and mental skills training course for advanced and national coaches on the 23, 24 and 25 November. |
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