Thursday 19 August 2010

Lisen Leads Workshop for Next Generation

Lisen Bratt Fredricson (SWE)

As the Athlete Role Model for equestrian, Lisen Bratt Fredricson (SWE), is conducting mentoring sessions with the riders and chef d'equipes, in their continental team groups. These sessions are one aspect of the Culture and Education Programme, being run during the Youth Olympics, which is focusing on five themes: Olympism and Olympic values, skill development, well-being and healthy lifestyles, social responsibility and expression through digital media.


 

Lisen, who was a member of the Swedish showjumping team at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, is keen to share her experiences in the sport with the Youth Olympic athletes and said, "with your different backgrounds and experiences, it is very good to be involved in the Youth Olympics and to meet the different athletes involved in the various sports".

On the equestrian front, Lisen advised, "the goals are getting higher and higher and to be successful, you really need to have the right management behind you and the only one who can develop this management is yourself. Being successful is not only about how well you ride but also about managing yourself, your horses and your support team.  The competition itself is only a small part of the 'cake' and you need to develop everything around this.  Raw talent alone is not enough to get to the top, you have to look at the bigger picture".

Lisen then asked the riders what they thought went into the management side of being a successful rider and lively discussion followed.
  
Lisen sharing her knowledge and experience with the young riders
"The best riders in the world have the goal of doing well at shows but also realise the importance of efficient management" Lisen advised.  She also mentioned that "love and passion for horses is very important.  Always respect the horse".

Team South America with Lisen
Lisen suggested to the riders that the reading of riding history books, to help them gain knowledge, may be useful and watching the best riders at show to see if there are aspects of their riding or training that you could maybe use to your advantage.  "Don't be easily satisfied," says Lisen, "always try a little bit more. Create a list of what was good, what was not so good this month and what could be better.  Aim to develop all the time, always trying to get better".

When asked about mental preparation before classes, Lisen spoke of 'going into a bubble' and stated, "mental preparation is different for everyone.  For me, I need to be focuing from first thing in the morning.  I also like to think of the arena I will be competing in and to see myself jumping the fences clear, like a movie (the horse is always jump really big!) it helps to be able to see it in your head before you do it".
  
Lisen finished off the workshop telling the riders that they too, are now role models - they will be an inspiration to those younger than themselves to excel in the sport and maybe represent their country at the next Youth Olympic Games!
  
Darien from YOG Language Services helping with the workshop
Maria Victoria Paz of (ARG) with her Chef d'Equipe

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