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    I think of late I am suffering from a severe case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I am seeing all this stuff that looks really cool. I read and listen to the claims and I am in awe. Then I take a step back and let my experiences give me a perspective. The bottom line is will this make me a better coach and consequently make my athletes better? I keep thinking I should embrace technology without reservation and let it take me where it may, but there is this little voice that keeps reminding me – What got you to this point? Have my athletes done well and continue to do well in spite of or could they have been better?

    I have always been an earlier adapter as evidenced by all the timing devices, jump mats, monitoring devices and computer programs in my closet. I found what enhanced my coaching and the athletes understanding of the process and went with it. If it didn’t do that, I discarded it. I pride myself on being on the front edge of innovation and change. As I write this my FOMO is declining, I am going to stay an informed skeptic and see how all this works out. So far, I am not highly impressed. I see a decline of good coaching. No understanding of sound pedagogy. I see great technologists who can’t teach and communicate in an effective manner what they are measuring to the athlete. I see smoke and mirrors standing in the way of substance. This will sort and we will move forward. I just feel for the athletes that are not getting the best they should get.

    Vern Gambetta

    Vern Gambetta

    Director at Gambetta Sports Training Systems
    Vern is the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems. He has been the a conditioning coach for several MLS teams as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men's World Cup Soccer team. Vern is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets. He has lectured and conducted clinics in Canada, Japan, Australia and Europe and has authored six books and over one hundred articles related to coaching and sport performance in a variety of sports. He has a BA in teaching with a coaching minor and an MA in Education with an emphasis in physical education from Stanford University.
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