Jack Mortell
It is near impossible to identify a single stand alone component of training/event preparation/recovery that will make the difference between being on the Podium or not for elite athletes. The reality is that doing everything to the utmost in the wide compilation of required components for success is what makes the difference. I make the above statement based upon my experiences since 1974 as a successful international competitor, coach, official, administrator and now event organizer. My most notable experiences come from being either the Olympic Head Coach or Olympic Team Leader for the 1992,1994, 2002, and 2010 Short Track Olympic Teams. One important aspect that absolutely must be done well, especially as elite athletes get older, is doing everything correctly for recovery after training and competition. I do not pretend
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