A number of key speakers and guests will present various lectures this weekend as USA Team Handball (USATH) launches its ‘1st USATH Handball Development Symposium’.

The symposium will take place across two days – 12 to 13 December – and consists of four modules, split into three lectures each. 

The opening day focuses on the individual player, while the second day focuses on the team. Both days examine the technical skills required for competent play and the means by which to best develop them.

Open to all, but with a focus on handball athletes, coaches and club administrators at all levels, the North American and the Caribbean Handball Confederation (NACHC) member nation are actively encouraging complete beginners and people new to the sport to attend.

The 12 lectures will be delivered in English, via Zoom, from 08:00 PST/11:00 EST-15:00 PST/18:00 EST on both days.

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Those delivering lectures include USA senior men’s head coach Robert Hedin, USA senior women’s head coach Christian Latulippe, former professional goalkeeper and current Finland national goalkeeping coach Vanja Radic, USA senior women’s captain Dr Sarah Gascon, president of Penn State University handball team Coline Reinhardt, founder of Sideline Sports and XPS Network Agust Thorkelsson, USA men’s youth head coach, junior assistant coach, IHF Handball at School Working Group Member and IHF CCM Lecturer Craig Rot, USA men’s junior head coach and IHF CCM Lecturer Julio Sainz, as well as representation from the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

Attendance is free, via registration here, where you can find further information. 

1st USATH Handball Development Symposium – Programme 

MODULE 1: Individual Technical Skills
Lecture 1: Understanding the Game as a Player 
Lecture 2: Technical Skills in Attack & Counter-attack
Lecture 3: Technical Skills in Defence & Retreat

MODULE 2: Developing Technical Skills
Lecture 4: The Development Process as a Player
Lecture 5: Individual Exercises for Technical Development 
Lecture 6: Small Group Exercises for Technical Development

MODULE 3: Team Tactics
Lecture 7: Understanding the Game as a Coach
Lecture 8: Tactics in Attack & Counter-attack
Lecture 9: Tactics in Defence & Retreat

MODULE 4: Developing Tactical Skills
Lecture 10: The Development Process as a Team
Lecture 11: Tactical & Small-sided Games for Tactical Development
Lecture 12: Next Steps for Players and Coaches