How To Become an Olympic Athlete
- February 7, 2010
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Writer
Brandon Potter
Actor
Peter Coleman
Voice Over Artist
Brandon Jones
Music
Andy Gabrys
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a champion? Follow these steps to make your dream a reality.
You Will Need
- Talent
- Dedication
- A training center
- An NGB membership
- A coach
- Financing
Step 1: Pick a sport
Pick an Olympic sport according to your age, training, experience, and athleticism. Being a middle-aged couch potato doesn’t necessarily disqualify you; not all sports require the same level of physical prowess.
Step 2: Train
Once you’ve chosen a sport, find a place to train. Join a gym or recreational center to take classes and immerse yourself in the sport.
Step 3: Join the NGB
Join your sport’s national governing body, or NGB. In the U.S. go to teamusa.org to register and get information on league events.
Step 4: Get a coach
Find a coach at your local training facility, or through the NGB. A coach will help you take your skills to the next level and guide you through the complexities of competition.
Step 5: Start competing
Enter local and regional tournaments; then work your way up to national championships.
Talk to Olympic coaches there for insider advice on making the team.
Step 6: Find financing
Find financing for sports that require you to train full-time. The most common strategies are athletic scholarships, corporate sponsorships, and residencies at official Olympic training centers.
Step 7: Qualify for the Olympics
Qualify for the games by attending tryouts, winning a qualifying competition, maintaining a high national ranking, or being selected by the coaches of the national team. Now keep your eyes on the prize and go for the gold!
The oldest Olympian was Oscar Swahn, who was 72 when he won a silver medal in the running deer double-shot team event.
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Comments (1)
Great Video, I have found this channel , it has a live telecast of the Figure Skating - Pairs Short Program ongoing as of now, try the link if the stream is still there. http://winterolympicsin2010vancouver.blogspot.com/2010/02/figure-skating-pairs-short-program-live.html
over 2 years ago by violatoroger
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