April Sawyer

April's Congress Sessions

Saturday
11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Hall E - Right Side
Hands-On Spotting: Spotting Athletes With Special Needs
Saturday Hands On Spotting
Presenter(s): Cindy Bickman April Sawyer
Session Summary

Many coches are afraid or unsure how to work with and spot athletes with special needs. This opportunity will help coaches to feel comfortable by providing guided, hands-on spotting practice that focuses on specialized spotting techniques tailored for the unique considerations of special needs athletes.
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress Registration Booth beginning Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Individuals must be present and show their Congress credential to sign up.

Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

Sunday
1:30 - 2:30pm
205B
Coaching Athletes With Disabilities
Sunday All
Presenter(s): April Sawyer
2:45 - 3:45pm
101E
How to Deconstruct Skills and Make Corrections
Sunday Recreational
Presenter(s): April Sawyer
Session Summary

What to fix first – wrong hand position, or bent legs? Join us for some fun games, videos and discussion and learn to deconstruct skills, evaluate the common mistakes, and take the best approach to correcting those errors.