Carson Patterson MA Performance Diagnostician and Trainer Institute for Sports Science of the University of Innsbruck

• About

• Mentoring and advising activities

• Sports scientific research work

• Publications and presentations

About

Place of birth: Calgary, Canada
married to Regina Patterson

Education

1978                         Crescent Heights High School (Matriculation)

1984                         University of Calgary (Bachelor of Physical Education)

1988                         University of Victoria (Master of Arts – Exercise Physiology)

Sportive Career

1978                         Canadian junior champion 110m hurdles

1978, 1981              University of Calgary Athletics Team

1978, 1981-1983   University of Calgary Football Team (1983 National Champions)

1986-1988              University of Victoria Rugby Club 

Career activities

1990-1994 Performance diagnostician and reader at the University of Calgary, Human Performance Lab,
The University of Calgary is a High Performance Training Center where several olympic medalist and world champions of various sports are training.

1994-2001 see mentoring and advising activities

from 2001 Performance diagnostician at the Institute for Sports Science of the University of Innsbruck,
Collaboration on the buildup of a training theoretical center (TWZ),
Speaker at further trainings for coaches

Courses

+ Modern Training Optimization,

+ English for Sport Scientists,

+ Didaktische Übungen Training (didactic exercises training)

Mentoring and advising activities

During the subsequently listed activities as a coach over the last years successes (olympic victories and world champion titels) were achieved in the sport disciplines alpine skiing, bob and athletics.

1990-1994             Calgary Spartans Track Club - athletics coach (sprint and hurdles)

1991-1994             Canadian Bob National Team - sprint coach

1994-1997             Austrian Skiing Association - endurance coach, World Cup Men's Downhill

1997-1999             Canadian Skiing Association - endurance coach men - all squads

2001-2004             Austrian Bob and Skeleton Association– endurance coach

2005-2006             Austrian Luge Association– sports scientific coordinator, endurance coach

2005-2006             Hockey Club Tiroler Wasserkraft – endurance coach

Sports scientific research work

+ Development of sport specific test batteries and training methods,

+ Development of general and sport specific test and training equipment,

+ Development of training methods in the area of fast strength and maximum strength.

Publications and presentations

2006

C. Patterson, C. Raschner; M. Schnitzer, H.-P. Platzer, Power testing in elite sport and practical applications for training. in: H. Schwameder et al. (Eds.), XXIV International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Proceedings Volume 1, 315-318

C. Patterson, C. Raschner, H.-P. Platzer, Bilateral leg strength imbalances in healthy and ACL injured ski racers. in: P. Aagaard et al., (Eds.), 5th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Odense, 290-291

C. Patterson, C. Raschner, H.-P. Platzer, R. Puehringer, Vergleich verschiedener Tests zur Bestimmung von links/rechts Kraftverhältnissen der Beinstreckmuskulatur bei Skirennläuferinnen. in: 11. Symposium der Österreichischen Sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft, hrsgg. v. I. Werner, M. Matosevic, G. Mitterbauer, Abstractband, Innsbruck, o. S., 2006

C. Patterson, C. Raschner, H.-P. Platzer. A comparison of different tests to assess lower extremity left/right strength imbalances. Isokin Exerci Sci 14(2):136-137. 2006

S. Lembert, N. Schuepfer, C. Raschner, H.-P. Platzer, A. Niederkofler, C. Patterson, M. Gstoettner, Seitendifferenzen ausgewählter EMG- und Kraftparameter während wiederholter maximaler isokinetischer Beinextension und –flexion. in: 11. Symposium der Österreichischen Sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft, hrsgg. v. I. Werner, M. Matosevic, G. Mitterbauer, Abstractband, Innsbruck, o. S., 2006

H.-P. Platzer, C. Raschner, C. Patterson, Rodelstartoptimierung über den Dehnungs- Verkürzungszyklus. in: 11. Symposium der Österreichischen Sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft, hrsgg. v. I. Werner, M. Matosevic, G. Mitterbauer, Abstractband, Innsbruck, o. S., 2006

H.-P. Platzer, C. Raschner, K. Schindelwig, C. Patterson, Stretch shortening cycle variations in luge start. in: P. Aagaard et al., (Eds.), 5th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Odense, 342-342

H.-P. Platzer, C. Raschner, C. Patterson. Concentric/eccentric strength endurance differences in female alpine ski racers. Isokin Exerci Sci 14(2):196-197. 2006

C. Raschner, C. Patterson, H.-P. Platzer, Core strength in 14 to 19 year old Austrian alpine ski racers from Skigymnasium Stams – a 10 year longitudinal study. in: P. Aagaard et al., (Eds.), 5th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Odense, 268-269

S. Lembert, N. Schuepfer, C. Raschner, H.-P. Platzer, A. Niederkofler, C. Patterson, M. Gstoettner, Comparison of isokinetic extension and flexion strength between stance and kicking leg in closed kinetic chain of soccer players. in: P. Aagaard et al., (Eds.), 5th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Odense, 288-289

C. Raschner, C. Patterson, H.-P. Platzer, Longitudinal fitness testing – supervision of training in young alpine ski racers. in: H. Schwameder et al. (Eds.), XXIV International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, Proceedings Volume 2, 568-571

C. Raschner, C. Patterson, H.-P. Platzer. Strength and conditioning in high level athletes in alpine skiing. Isokin Exerci Sci 14(2):123-124. 2006

M. Schnitzer, C. Raschner, C. Patterson, G. Mitterbauer, Comparison of power cleans with loaded counter movement and squat jumps concerning power output. in: P. Aagaard et al., (Eds.), 5th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Odense, 346-347

M. Schnitzer, C. Raschner, C. Patterson, F. Brunner, G. Mitterbauer, Leistungskennziffern der Trainingsübungen Umsetzen und Hantelsprung als Grundlage eines optimierten Schnellkrafttrainings. in: 11. Symposium der Österreichischen Sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft, hrsgg. v. I. Werner, M. Matosevic, G. Mitterbauer, Abstractband, Innsbruck, o. S., 2006

N. Schuepfer, S. Lembert, C. Raschner, H.-P. Platzer, A. Niederkofler, C. Patterson, M. Gstoettner, Bilateral differences in electromyographic responses of thigh and knee muscles during repeated maximal isokinetic knee extension and flexion in soccer players. in: P. Aagaard et al., (Eds.), 5th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Odense, 199-200

2005

C. RASCHNER, R. HUBER, A. STAUDACHER, J. KRÖLL, C. PATTERSON, R. PÜHRINGER, E. MÜLLER, (2004), Cornerstones of a holistic educational concept in youth alpine ski racing - exemplified by the Skigymnasium Stams, in: E. MÜLLER, et al. (Ed.), Science and Skiing III, Oxford, 148-165.

C. PATTERSON, C. RASCHNER, R. PUEHRINGER, H.-P. PLATZER (2004), Power characteristics and lower limb force imbalances during loaded squat jumps in elite Austrian ski racers, in: E. MÜLLER, et al. (Ed.), Science and Skiing III, Oxford, 115-124.

C. RASCHNER, R. HUBER, A. STAUDACHER, J. KRÖLL, C. PATTERSON, R. PÜHRINGER, E. MÜLLER, (2005), Säulen eines ganzheitlichen Ausbildungskonzeptes im Jugendskirennlauf - dargestellt am Beispiel Skigymnasium Stams, Kurzfassungen der Beiträge des 13. Internationalen Kongresses Skilauf an Schulen und Hochschulen, hrsgg. v. IVSS & Interski Deutschland, S.28

2004

C. RASCHNER, A. Gardetto, M. Pavelka, C. Patterson, R. Pühringer, T. Schöller, G. Wechselberger, (2004), Hebedefektmorbidität nach Entnahme des m. rectus femoris - operiertes versus nicht operiertes Bein, Kurzfassungen der Beiträge der 10. Tagung der Österreichischen Sportwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft, hrsgg. v. M. Sust, S. Titze, Schladming

C. RASCHNER, C. PATTERSON, R. PÜHRINGER, H.P. PLATZER, (2004), Current trends in strength and power testing in elite Austrian alpine ski racers, in: E. Kellis, I. Amiridis, I. Vrabas (Eds.), 4th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Serres, 199-201

C. PATTERSON, C. RASCHNER, R. PÜHRINGER, H.P. PLATZER, (2004), Jump testing - assessing power and right/left force imbalances, in: E. Kellis, I. Amiridis, I. Vrabas (Eds.), 4th International Conference on Strength Training, Book of Abstracts, Serres, 225-227

C. RASCHNER, A. NIEDERKOFLER, C. PATTERSON, H.P. PLATZER (Ed.), (2004), Young Researcher Seminar, Abstract Book, Innsbruck

C. RASCHNER, R. PÜHRINGER, C. PATTERSON, H.P. PLATZER, (2004), Biomechanic aspects of sport specific testing in elite alpine ski racers, in M. Lamontagne, et al., XXII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, Proceedings, Ottawa, 297-300

C. RASCHNER, C. PATTERSON, R. PÜHRINGER, H.P. PLATZER, (2004), Testy specjalne w narciarstwie alpejskim, in: Sport Wyczynowy, A. Pac-Pomarnacki (ed.), nr 5-6, 20-29.

C. RASCHNER, C. PATTERSON, G. ZALLINGER; E. MÜLLER, (2004), Ukierunkowany na koordynacje i stabilizacje trening sily, realizowany zapomoca wielofunkcyjnych urzadzen treningowych w ramach dlugotrwalego programu treningowego austriackiej mlodziezowej kadry narciarskiej, Konferencja trenerow szkolenia poipijskiego - Turyn 2006. Centralny osrodek sportu, 1-4

C. RASCHNER, R. HUBER, A. STAUDACHER, J. KRÖLL, C. PATTERSON, R. PÜHRINGER, E. MÜLLER, (2004), Cornerstones of a holistic educational concept in youth alpine ski racing - exemplified by the Skigymnasium Stams, in: D. Bacharach, J. Seifert (Eds.), 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science, Proceedings, Aspen, 36-37

C. RASCHNER, C. PATTERSON, E. MÜLLER (2004), Coordination and stabilization-oriented strength training with multifunctional training devices in a long-term training program of young Austrian ski racers, in: D. Bacharach, J. Seifert (Eds.), 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science, Proceedings, Aspen, 93-94

R. PÜHRINGER, C. RASCHNER, H.P. PLATZER, C. PATTERSON (2004), Specific testing of propriozeptive performance in competitive Austrian Ski racers, in: D. Bacharach, J. Seifert (Eds.), 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science, Proceedings, Aspen, 114-115

C. PATTERSON, C. RASCHNER, R. PUEHRINGER, H.-P. PLATZER (2004), Power characteristics and lower limb force imbalances during loaded squat jumps in elite Austrian ski racers, in: D. Bacharach, J. Seifert (Eds.), 3rd International Congress on Skiing and Science, Proceedings, Aspen, 73-74

C. RASCHNER, A. GARDETTO, M. PAVELKA, C. PATTERSON, T. SCHÖLLER, G. WECHSELBERGER, R. PÜHRINGER, (2004), Free rectus femoris muscle transplant - effects on force/power balance between legs, Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 12/1: 15-17.

2003

C. RASCHNER, J. KRÖLL, C. PATTERSON, R. PÜHRINGER, E. MÜLLER (2003); Current trends in specific testing in competitive Austrian alpine ski racers - from children to elite athletes, in: E. Müller, H. Schwameder, G. Zallinger, V. Fastenbauer (Eds.), 8th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Proceedings, Salzburg.

2002

C. RASCHNER; C. PATTERSON; R. PÜHRINGER (2002), Stabilisation-oriented strength training with multifunktional training devices in a long term training program of young Austrian ski racers, 3rd International Conference on Strength Training, Abstractband, Budapest.

1997