The Sports Path Newsletter
Number 38
   February  2016
International Coaching and E- Learning Conference and Exhibition : largest global gathering of professionals working in Player Development and Coach Education in 2016 
 
Technology is increasingly recognized as a driver of change in both recreational and elite sport development. For the first time ever a Conference will be dedicated to the role of e-learning, web support and Football Development
 
Sports Path is organizing a two day Conference on 'Football Development and E- Learning'  as part of the International Sports Convention, in Geneva, Switzerland  on December 7th and 8th 2016. Brochure details here .
 
Previously, the ISC has included an 'International Football Development' segment as part of the programme, but this year, [due to the popularity of the topic], we are expanding this into a two day event focusing on how the web is supporting football development across the world. A list of the confirmed speakers can be found here. You can see that the Conference will be showcasing good practice in the fields of Football Development and E - Learning from around the world.
 This event will therefore be the largest global gathering of professionals working in Football Development and Education in 2016 and the ONLY event dedicated to the web and football education.
 
Who should attend?
 
  • Those working in  Football Development, Coach Education and Player Development within Clubs, Associations and Commercial Football Providers
  • Universities and Colleges involved with Sports Science and Sports Development Courses
 
Why attend?
 
 
  • NETWORKING WITH GLOBAL LEADERS IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND COACH EDUCATION
  • SEE AT FIRST HAND INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCTS IN FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
  • VIEW PRESENTATIONS FROM EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD FROM EUROPE,NORTH AMERICA, ASIA AND AFRICA who will provide Case Study examples on the following:
 
-       News of ground-breaking Football Development projects in Belgium, India and China
 
-       How the web has increased participation and enhanced player development in National Associations and Youth Academies in the USA, Asia and  Europe
 
-       Updates on the innovative ways the web is being used to support Coach Education in North America and Europe
 
-       Information on the expansion of online degrees in Football
 
-       Reports on how web appliances and mobile devices are assisting player development throughout the world
 
-       How new Cutting Edge Technology like Wearables and Drones are impacting on Football Development
 
PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW ABOUT DISCOUNTED RATES IN THE MARCH NEWSLETTER
 
PS We have negotiated attractive rates with local hotels and there is an abundance of cheap flights to Geneva at that time of the year 


Computer Soccer Games 
Are they a help to introduce youngsters to the game,help them understand it better and maintain a PRACTICAL PARTICIPATION INTEREST ?  

I was staggered when researching this week to find out that EA Sports FIFA 2016 sold 150 million copies ( see below ) last year making it the most popular selling computer game EVER !
Those not familiar with this game will be blown away by the intricacies available - techniques,skills,tactics, stats.
Evidence below in the USA shows that players of the game were MORE likely to become fans after they played the computer game .Is this a game when can help or hinder players love of ACTUALLY playing the beautiful game ?
If you have any views or observations or even anecdotes  please let me know at rrussellsportspath@gmail.com




 

Some interesting new products coming 
Dashtag have developed a tiny wearable sensor in the back of the shirt  which changes the sport experience for grassroots players . Apart from measuring basic stuff like key performance data like distance & speed, for the first time ever it enables you to actually control the game of sports 

Details here and here


  
Inside coach soccer ball : this smart soccer ball uses motion sensors to track force, trajectory, speed, and spin, enabling it to record vital stats of every pass and touch. For more details go to here and also www.insidecoach.com/
I hope you have found something useful in this month's newsletter.If so please pass on this email to your colleagues and ask them to sign up for future newsletters
We can promise you more material in our March  2016 newsletter to help you use the web to support coach and player development 

Best Wishes  

 
Robin Russell 
RRussell@sportspath.com

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