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Dave Tenney talks about Sounders FC's "Sports Science and Mentorship Weekend"
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Top fitness coaches from around the world have come to town for the second annual Sounders FC's "Sports Science and Mentorship Weekend."
Fitness coach Dave Tenney will be the man in change of the three-day event and has brought in a number of highly qualified featured speakers: Steve Tashjian (Everton FC fitness coach), Nick Winkelman (head of education and methodology for Athletes Performance), Jan Willem Teunissen (head fitness/strength/conditioning coach for the Ajax Amsterdam youth academy) and others.
The goal, according the details posted on SoundersFC.com, are to "share the latest methodologies in soccer training, human performance, and recovery." Tenney spoke with a few of us about the event a couple days ago:
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(Can you tell us a little bit about what's going on this weekend?) "We call it the 'Sports Science and Mentorship Weekend.' Last year, we had 35 coaches. This year, we'll have 50 coaches attending; we have eight presenters. I think in terms of sports science in this country there's no real driving force and there's a big disconnect in the soccer world between what happens with sports science and strength conditioning and all that, and the soccer side and soccer coaches. This is the only real event that I know of in the U.S. where you have college strength conditioning coaches together with college head coaches, where they can really talk about sports science and fitness and training and fatigue and all those things that we kind of overlook in the country."
(What was the motivation to get this started?) "Every year, as you guys know, I always go in the offseason and visit England or Holland, and my idea first was, 'OK, that's great, but I can only go and see so much.' So if I have this type of weekend, then I can bring these coaches to me, and then we can benefit by educating other coaches. ... I was just up in the gym talking with a guy who's been a fitness coach in Champions League in Belgium along with the best strength conditioning coach in college in the U.S., and we're all just talking about methodology and the Sounders' training complex. Bringing that type of soccer fitness IQ here I think benefits us and it also fills the need of education for coaches in the country."
(Do you feel the Sounders are on the leading edge of sports science?) "I hope so. That's the goal and we hope these types of things benefit us and kind of keep us ahead. So my goal, personally, is how can we use technology to keep us ahead of what everyone else is doing? There are more teams that are investing more time and money in that, but I think with things like this it keeps us kind of ahead."
(Do you feel there's still a lot of skepticism from coaches or players regarding sports science?) "Yeah and my personal talk on the weekend is about that, too. It's about how you have that disconnect. You have the sports scientists and you have coaches. And at the end of the day the coaches have a feel for things, which is very valid. Sports scientists are looking at data. Now we want the head coaches to make better, more informed decisions, but that only happens in the sports scientists know the right questions to ask. I feel like in the past, sports scientists haven't really connected with the game; they haven't always asked the right questions of the data to give the feedback to the coaches. So there's this disconnect and the coaches didn't really believe (the data), but I think at the end of the day sports science is a very new thing. Even what we're doing in soccer, they're still not doing on a daily basis in the NBA, or the NHL or especially the NFL. So it's still in its infancy here and as we can give the coaches better answers to better questions, then they'll be more receptive of it."
(How's the technology different now than when you first started with the Sounders?) "We're always trying to quantify the load on the players every day. We're using GPS now, as well, so GPS this year for the first time gives us a better mechanical load. So as we use better technology, every year I think we kind of refine the process of measuring the load on the players a little bit better."
(You ever talk to old-school guys like Alan Hinton about this stuff?) "You're always going to have that kind of give-and-take and dialogue. The traditional coaches claim you can do everything on feel and intuition. And there's always intuition and data. What we want to do, which maybe sometimes Alan isn't used to that whole thing, is we want to use data to help inform them on their intuitions, and that's it. What I always say is intuition is probably right about 80 percent of the time, because you can have a feel for things, but there are some things that go on in athletes' bodies that you just can't see. And players are really good at hiding things, too. Now if you have that data to fill in the 20 percent that coaches just can't see and can't feel, then we make better decisions long term."
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I'll Have Another's retirement hurts NYRA, NBC
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The retirement of I'll Have Another on the eve of the Belmont Stakes is a big hit for the New York Racing Association and NBC.
Both had been hoping for a Triple Crown bonanza.
NYRA, the association that runs Belmont Park, Saratoga and Aqueduct, has been under political pressure. Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo replaced the NYRA management following years of scandal and mismanagement.
Earlier in the week, NYRA spokesman Dan Silver estimated the Triple Crown try would draw "100,000, weather permitting."
It's hard to predict the impact of I'll Have Another's defection on the turnout. While all reserved and box seats are sold out, a good chunk of any Belmont crowd are walk-up general admission customers.
NBC, expecting a substantial ratings bump for the Belmont coverage, was scrambling to digest the news.
"While we are obviously disappointed that our show won't feature I'll Have Another going for the elusive Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes is still an iconic event on the sports schedule, and the NBC Sports Group broadcasts will treat it as such. We're working now to adjust the game plan accordingly," said Adam Freifeld, VP Communications, NBC Sports Group.
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TAGG RECALLS: The buildup to I'll Have Another's Triple Crown try that was derailed Friday brought back memories of 2003 and Funny Cide's bid for trainer Barclay Tagg.
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Margarito Announces His Retirement: Fan Reaction
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A few days after Shane Mosley and Ronald "Winky" Wright announced their retirement from boxing, former WBO welterweight champion, Antonio Margarito, added himself into the mix.
Margarito announced his retirement on June 7, bringing an end to the controversial fighter's 18-year professional career.
"After 22 years of full dedication to the profession I love, I have made the decision to announce my retirement from boxing," Magarito stated. "After much thought and extended conversations with my family and team, we have all agreed that the time to hang up my gloves and begin a new chapter in life has arrived."
The 34 year-old was scheduled to face Abel Perry on July 21, but that bout has obviously been cancelled.
Margarito's aggressive fighting style made him a favorite amongst boxing fans, with 27 of his 38 victories coming via KO. Unfortunately, his legacy will always be linked to the hand-wraps controversy prior to his 2009 bout against Mosley - when California State Athletic Commission officials discovered a plaster-like substance in his wraps.
Prior to his bout against Mosley, some already had their suspicions about Margarito, due to the devastating effects of his punches against Miguel Cotto. Margarito damaged Cotto's face to the point that the Puerto Rican boxer was forced to throw in the towel.
The "Tijuana Tornado" was never the same after getting busted for loading his gloves, losing three of his next four fights. He simply didn't have the same power on his punches anymore, prompting some to question the legitimacy of his resume.
Margarito injured his orbital bone during his 2010 showdown with Manny Pacquiao, and that probably had something to do with his retirement as well. He took a serious beating in his rematch against Cotto (who still feels that the Mexican loaded his gloves for their first fight), and I'm sure the Puerto Rican boxer is feeling pretty good about himself right now, knowing he's the man that retired Margarito.
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How To Balance Retirement Savings With Your Child's Tuition Costs
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When you become a parent, the rationale behind your financial decisions will likely change, as you will now need to plan for the financial future of your child instead in addition to your own. This becomes even more apparent when it is time to save for their education and your retirement. It might seem like you have to choose one or the other, however, it is very possible save for both by implementing effective money management and cost-cutting strategies.
Work on Cutting College CostsThe studies show that the cost of attending college increases each year. However, the cost can be reduced with educational scholarships, athletic scholarships and community service scholarships. If your child has a school that he or she wants to attend, check with the school to find out about the scholarships that are available. You can work with your child to help ensure that he or she is eligible for one or more of those scholarships. Alternatively, your child can attend a college with lower tuition costs for the first two years and complete his or her college education at his or her preferred college later. Your child may also be eligible for grants, which the college would determine based on the information provided in its Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Choose Student LoansAccording to the College Board Advocacy and Policy Center, tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges averaged $28,500 for the 2011-2012 academic year. This is a 4.5% increase from the previous year. Take this into consideration unless you can comfortably afford to finance your child's education and have enough left to finance your retirement. It may make better financial sense to have your children use student loans to finance the cost of education that is not covered by grants and scholarships. If you choose to do so, you can help your child repay the loans if you can afford to.
Saving for Both at the Same Time Saving for your child's education while saving for your retirement can be an ideal solution if you can afford to do both. Under this option, the majority of your savings can be allocated towards your retirement nest egg . Consider that if you only put $200 a month towards your child's education, and assuming a rate of return of 2.5%, you would have saved about $54,400 after 18 years. This amount can be added to a 529 Plan, where earnings grow tax-deferred and are tax-free if distributions are used for qualified education expenses . If your child does not use the amount that you save in an education savings account or 529 Plan, the balance can be rolled over to another eligible child's account.
Save in a Retirement Account You can add money to a traditional IRA and/or a Roth IRA, where earnings grow tax-deferred. If you are eligible, you can even claim a deduction for the contributions made to your traditional IRA and receive a nonrefundable savers tax credit. These are retirement savings account, which means that amounts are intended to finance your retirement. However, if you find that you have no option but to make withdrawals from these accounts to cover educational expenses for your child, the amount that you withdraw would be exempted from the 10% early distribution penalty even if you withdraw the amount before you reach age 59.5.
The Bottom Line The main thing that you should remember is that, financially speaking, you come first. Your children have more options to finance their education, including loans, grants and scholarships. On the other hand, your only option for financing your retirement is your retirement savings and Social Security income if it is still available at that time. Therefore, if it ever gets to the point where you have to make the choice between your retirement and your child's college education, you should choose your retirement. A financial planner can help you to decide the best financial path you should take towards both options.
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Tate wins hurdles, LSU Track teams in title contention on Day 3
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DES MOINES, Iowa Lady Tiger senior Cassandra Tate kicked off Friday's finals by taking home the NCAA title in the 400-meter hurdles with a personal-best performance to lead a point barrage by the Lady Tigers as they totaled 40 points with their five scoring opportunities on the third day of the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships being held at Drake Stadium.
Senior Rebecca Alexander and juniors Kimberlyn Duncan and Charlene Lipsey also enjoyed silver-medal winning performances in their respective events, while senior Semoy Hackett captured a bronze medal for her effort as the Lady Tigers wrapped up the day in a 40-40 tie with the Oregon Ducks.
LSU and Oregon have emerged as the leading contenders for the women's team title this weekend as they head into Saturday's NCAA Championships finale at Drake Stadium.
The Tigers have also positioned themselves for a run at the men's team championship on the strength of a bronze-medal finish by senior Kyron Blaise and the scoring efforts by senior Michael Lauro and freshman Aaron Ernest to highlight Friday's final-round action at the NCAA Championships.
The Tigers have tallied 23 points in three days of competition as they will head into Saturday's finale with the fourth spot in the team standings, trailing Florida (36), Virginia Tech (28) and Arizona (24).
"This group really understands what it means to make a run at the national championship," said LSU head coach Dennis Shaver. "They had an attitude about it today to go out there and get it done. I am proud with the way both of our teams competed again today. They went out there and did exactly what they had to do to give themselves an opportunity to compete for the team title tomorrow.
"To have Cassandra Tate go out there in the very first event and win the (400) hurdles was huge. That just sparked our team today. The other girls in the warm up area getting ready to compete saw it and really got even more excited to go out there and run themselves. What a great way to start the day."
Tate led off with a bang as she became the fourth Lady Tiger all-time to be crowned the NCAA champion in the 400-meter hurdles as she sprinted past UCLA's Turquoise Thompson over the final hurdle and set a new personal record of 55.22 seconds to take the title. Thompson finished as the NCAA runner-up to Tate with a time of 55.28, while Tennessee's Ellen Wortham took third place in 55.82.
While running in Lane 4, Tate ran strong down the backstretch and overtook Wortham in Lane 6 at the 250-meter mark before pulling even with Thompson to her outside in Lane 5 down the homestretch. That is when she outlasted Thompson over the final hurdle in a sprint to the finish line to take the victory.
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