Tuncurry, Australia, 3rd February 2007.
HEADZONE coaching system wins the ISPO BrandNew Award for Hardware Accessories. The HEADZONE Coaching System enables action sports enthusiasts to hear their coach at the precise moment they need it most.
Communication is the key to learning quickly and correctly, especially when it comes to action sports where good timing and technique is essential. Currently coaches don’t have the full power of speech when they need it most – in the heat of the action. This unique helmet & headgear accelerates the learning process by enabling real-time communication from coach to athlete. In addition to accelerating the learning process and allowing a step change in productivity, top sports professionals have been surprised at the other tangible benefits. Savings in equipment costs, by preventing crashes moments before they would normally occur, or in fuel savings and wear and tear with less need for boat or jet-ski running. HEADZONE Coaching System will launch throughout Europe during Spring 2007.
The Coaching System, designed by Mark Ellis a Professional Water-ski Coach and inventor, and produced by HEADZONE, is specifically designed for use in action sports and water sports by being 100% waterproof, impact resistant, with built-in speakers, sixteen channels, and a range of 3-4km.
Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Sport (Sydney, New South Wales -‘NSWIS’) programs have been established for sailing, rowing, sprint canoe, canoe slalom and winter sports in the elite coaching environment.
Also now used in outdoor field-sports, such as Australian Rules football and Rugby League, Neil Craig (Senior Coach Adelaide Football Club) comments: “HEADZONE provides new innovations in player/coach communication and the learning environment. Dual tasking, work rate, decision-making, strategy development, game knowledge and immediate player feedback have all been increased with the use of the system. A great innovation.”
Mark Ellis, Professional Water-ski Coach and designer of HEADZONE added: “As a coach it is important to be able to relay knowledge clearly without any misunderstanding to the student or athlete to achieve the highest results. My goal has been to do this and at the same time protect my student’s safety. To coach people on when to ‘think tough’, when to change their body position, how to react, and ‘feel the rhythm’. If I could guide them and instruct them instantly linking muscle memory with cognitive memory, they would change and experience improvement like never before. I wanted to give instruction and have it turn to action, without confusion or thinking. The coaching then becomes their own thoughts on how, when, and where to be strong or smooth. I would be able to coach every step of the way.”
More information about HEADZONE can be found at www.headzone.com.au or by emailing info@headzone.com.au
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