Pat Oaten Camp
Fraser Valley Water Polo Club is very proud to host Water Polo Canada's Senior Men's National Head Coach, Pat Oaten, who will be delivering a clinic to BC athletes with birth years 2009+.
Clinic Scope
An opportunity for BC Men and Women water polo athletes (birth years 2009+) to hear about steps needed to keep their eyes focused on the path to the national program by:
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hearing more about Coach Pat's experiences in training (possibly identifying) top athletes
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hearing about athlete challenges he's seen and what steps these athletes have taken to ensure they remain on the path to the national program
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be exposed to another style of coaching that can supplement and validate the athlete's development
Logistics
Who is this clinic for?
Men and Women water polo athletes with birth years 2009+ in the high performance path and have an eye to be on a National team.
Place and Time
June 1-2, 2024
Walnut Grove Recreation Centre, 8889 Walnut Grove Dr, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2N7
Cost
$200/athlete
17U/Seniors session
June 1 @ 10:00 - 2:00 pm - Individual skills training
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Schedule:
10:00 - 10:45am in classroom
11:00am - 2:00pm in pool
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Topics:
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dialogue of experiences in training (possibly identifying) top athletes
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skills that will be used during the different phases of the game
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June 2 @ 7:15 - 11:00 am - Tactics and Awareness
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Schedule:
7:15 - 8:00 am : outside in dryland area
8:00 am - 11:00am : in pool
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Topics:
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path to the national program, steps to take (focus/visualization strategies, etc)
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game skills development
This session will be recorded and shared with all athletes
15U Session
June 1 @ 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Individual Skills Training
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Schedule:
10:00 - 10:45am in classroom, optional
3:00pm - 6:00pm in pool
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Topics:
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dialogue of experiences in training (possibly identifying) top athletes
-
skills that will be used during the different phases of the game
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June 2 @ 11:00 - 2:00 pm
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Schedule:
7:15 - 8:00 am : outside in dryland area, optional
11:00 am - 2:00pm : in pool
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Topics:
-
path to the national program, steps to take (focus/visualization strategies, etc)
-
game skills development
This session will be recorded and shared with all athletes