Almighty Coach

Eugene, the capital of track and field, where the US national track and field team held its first training session.

This afternoon, the main runway of the track and field field has been cleared out, and the men's 400-meter test race will be held here soon.

Except for the three Olympic athletes and one substitute, the other four are sparring partners, but the level of sparring is also very high. If they are placed in other countries, they are enough to participate in the Olympic Games.

After all, this is Eugene, the capital of track and field, and you can find high-level sparring partners for any track and field event. And these sparring players are happy to train with the national team's sport.

Alvin stood on the best stage, exuding an aura of calmness and prestige. Although this is just an insignificant training room, as the king of 400 meters, he did not hesitate to show his arrogance before the game.

Whether it is a contestant or a training partner next to him, they all look at Erwin with admiration, and only Erwin can enjoy this kind of treatment. For 400-meter athletes, this training match is also a process of chasing stars, and it is also a real "chasing" stars, because Alvin will definitely run at the top.

On the sidelines, the coaching staff of the US team was also talking about Irwin.

"Irwin's performance after his comeback is really good, and it feels the same as before he retired." Coach A said.

"I think, if there is an award for the best comeback, this award must be awarded to Irving. This time, he is obviously aiming at the Olympic champion in his comeback. It is exciting to think about winning four consecutive Olympic Games." Coach B replied.

"Although he is 34 years old, his physical condition is better than that of a 24-year-old boy! I really don't know how he maintains it." Coach C said.

"Genius is genius, and it's not something us mortals can understand. Thinking back to when I was 34 years old, I had a beer belly." Coach A couldn't help but patted his belly.

"Personal factors are certainly important, but the coach's training is also a place worthy of attention. To enable the 34-year-old athlete to perform in such a state, this kind of training must be very reasonable and targeted. You know Alvin Where did you train after your comeback?" Coach B asked.

"Speaking of Alvin's coach, you must have heard of him. His name is Dai Li, and he is the Chinese coach in Los Angeles." Coach A replied.

Coach B nodded: "So it's him! He's also Erwin's coach!"

"Really? Besides Irwin, are there other athletes?" Coach A asked.

"And Justin Alexander and Sean Ford," Coach Two replied.

"Alexander was suspended for several years before. His situation is very similar to that of Irwin, except that he is younger than Irwin. He has returned to his peak state soon after his comeback. It seems that Dai Li is very good at helping This kind of athlete who has not participated in the competition for a long time is coming back." Coach C commented.

"What I care about is another point. Judging from the results, Irwin, Alexander and Ford all have the possibility of winning the Olympic Games. If the three of them really win the Olympic Games, it will be too powerful. How many gold medals are there in total in track and field events? To be able to cultivate one champion athlete is already very remarkable, but he may have three champion athletes in the same Olympic Games!" Coach A sighed.

"Three championships are unlikely. You don't know how difficult it is to win gold in the Olympics. If any Chinese can really do it, he can definitely be called the number one track and field coach in the United States!" Coach B said.

Coach A shook his head: "Don't say the United States is number one, I don't think it's an exaggeration to be number one in the world!"

"Shh...you two, keep your voice down so that Sebastian can't hear you." Coach C reminded kindly.

...

In the conference room, a group of coaches sat around the table. Like Sebastian, they were recruited by the USA Athletic Association and were responsible for different competitions.

Kevin, the deputy head coach of the US team who was in charge of hosting the meeting, shook a form in his hand and said, "We have held practice games for three consecutive days, and the results of the three times have been counted. Now it is in your hands. The results of this training match basically reflect the level of athletes."

"Our scientific research team entered the results of the three practice games into the computer, and then compared the data with track and field athletes from other countries. After computer comparison and calculation, we have calculated the gold medal, silver medal and bronze medal for each athlete in the Olympic Games. Probability. Everyone, please look at the second page, which is the result of the computer calculation."

"Of course, the calculation results of the computer cannot be taken seriously. After all, there are many variables in a real game. However, the calculation results of this computer can be used as a reference indicator, which allows us to see more intuitively. There is a relatively high chance of winning the event. Let’s discuss the probability calculated by the computer today. Let’s start the 100-meter sprint now!”

Everyone looked down at the form, but a coach in charge of sprinting frowned and said, "I think the probability of winning the championship calculated by the computer is generally low. Take Wharton as an example. The probability is only 12.5%. You must know that his current best time is less than 9.80 seconds. With Gitel retired, I think this is a result that can definitely win the championship. How could there be only a 12.5% ​​probability? There is also Alexander, his winning rate is about 12.8%, which is higher than Wharton, but in the trials, Alexander lost to Wharton, and in the last three practice matches, Alexander also lost two and won one against Wharton, Downwind, I don't think the result is justified."

Kevin carefully wrote down what the coach said, and then explained: "The first point you said is that the probability of winning the championship calculated by the computer is low. This should not only be based on a certain athlete, but on the overall It can be seen from the above. In the calculation of the computer, the probability of all athletes winning the championship will add up to 100%, so if it is assigned to each athlete, the number will not be very high. But if we compare the probability of the three athletes participating in the US team If it is added, it has exceeded 33.3%, which means that our US team has a probability of more than 30% to win this gold medal."

"About your second point, Alexander's probability of winning the championship is higher than that of Wharton. The situation is like this. When the computer collects data, it also collects the players' past competition experience and honors they have won. According to the information, Alexander has participated in many international competitions, including the Olympic Games, and he has more experience in competitions, while Wharton has less experience in this area, so after computer calculations, Wharton's probability of winning is not as good as Alexander."

The sprint coach shook his head immediately after hearing Kevin's explanation, and then said, "That's not right, you see, in the 200-meter event, Sean Ford's winning probability is 18.1%. It’s too high! As far as I know, Ford has only participated in the World Championships once, and he has never participated in other world-class competitions. Both Meyer and Foster have more experience in international competitions than him, but the probability of winning the championship is lower. under him."

Kevin went on to explain: "This is mainly because Ford's results in the last three practice sessions are really good! All three times are within 19.90 seconds. His current state is really good enough to explode, especially in the first 100 meters In the corners, he was much faster than others."

"Of course, this result is half a second behind Gitel at his peak, but it is fast enough. Since Gitel retired, the level of sprinting around the world has also dropped a lot, especially the 200 meters There are relatively few events and competitions, and there are not many athletes who specialize in 200-meter training. In some world-class competitions last year, the championship results were all within 20 seconds, and even those who ran to 20.10 could win the world championship. Champion. Based on this calculation, Sean Ford's current results are indeed very competitive to win the championship."

"Then what about Irwin's 55% chance of winning? He alone has a higher chance of winning than all the other players combined?" the sprint coach immediately asked again.

Kevin smiled slightly, and asked back: "Don't you think Irwin can't win four consecutive Olympic championships? Let me say, 55% is a bit too low."

The sprint coach was at a loss for words. If the most trustworthy player in the US team this year is undoubtedly Jimmy Irvine, as a 400-meter watcher, Irwin's performance is not inferior to the four runners. In the state of years ago, the four consecutive Olympic Games has become the consensus of the whole United States. "

...

Sebastian leaned back in his chair, seemingly listening to the other coaches' discussions, but he had another thing on his mind.

"After so many days, why is there no news from Franklin Laboratory? If there is no news, the Olympics will start soon!"

Sebastian looked down at the computer analysis in his hand. The probability of winning the championship calculated by the computer on it made his expression twitch uncontrollably.

"Irwin, Alexander, and Ford, these three guys are still in such a good state. If this state is maintained until the Olympics, they will really be able to win the gold medal in the Olympics. That is the Olympic champion! Damn it That Li Dai can get such a powerful stimulant, if I can have this thing, I can definitely create a large number of world champions!"

"I'm afraid Franklin Lab can't count on it. I can't wait passively like this. I have to take the initiative! Regardless of whether it's useful or not, I have to talk to these three people. If I'm lucky, I might really be able to find out. news of new doping agents."

...

Task: Inquire about new stimulants.

Target person one: Justin Alexander

Sebastian walked up to Alexander with a smile.

"Hey, Justin, the weather is really nice today!" Sebastian used a very generic opening line.

Alexander saw that it was Sebastian, and without saying a word, he just snorted coldly, turned around and left.

The two had enmity after all.

mission failed!

...

Target person two: Sean Ford.

Sebastian walked up to Ford with a smile.

"Hey! Sean, the weather is really nice today!" Sebastian used the general opening words again.

"Hello, Coach Sebastian, today's weather is very good and suitable for sports." Ford said politely.

"Sean, how do you feel about training recently? Is there anything you're not used to?" Sebastian then asked.

Ford shook his head: "No, I'm used to training here."

"Actually, I'm very curious. What is the reason for your recent grades to improve by leaps and bounds? I know that your grades have been mediocre in recent years, and it didn't get better until the last few months. Some different training methods?" Sebastian asked.

"It was some different training than before." Ford nodded.

"Oh? What kind of training is it? Tell me about it." Sebastian asked expectantly.

"Well..." Ford suddenly remembered that Dai Li had told him not to reveal his change of running style before.

So Ford changed his voice: "This is a secret!"

"Secret? What secret?" Sebastian asked subconsciously.

"Of course it's a secret that can't be told." Ford smiled honestly: "Many athletes have their own unique skills, but this must be kept secret!"

Sebastian hit a soft nail, but he didn't give up. He continued to ask: "Then what nutritional and health products do you usually use, such as fish oil, vitamins, protein powder, and tomato element?"

How much Sebastian hoped that Ford could disclose information about new stimulants, but Ford shook his head: "I didn't use those things."

"It's useless? Impossible?" Sebastian obviously didn't believe the answer.

Ford immediately showed a look of hesitation.

"It's funny! Maybe I can find out something useful!" Sebastian thought of this, lowered his voice and said: "Did you use some niche brand products, or special nutritional supplements? It doesn't matter, you can tell Me, I am your coach, we have the same goal, which is the Olympic gold medal, so we are comrades in the same trench, you can trust me!"

"Okay!" Ford sighed, but he became embarrassed. He whispered, "The nutritional products for athletes are relatively expensive. I haven't achieved decent results in the past few years, and I don't have a fixed diet." Source of income, many times I also need to do part-time jobs to support myself. The usual training is already expensive, so I can’t afford those nutritional products.”

"Because I can't afford it...well..." Sebastian was immediately discouraged, he never expected such an answer.

Mission failed again!

...

Target person three: Jimmy Irving.

Sebastian walked up to Alvin with a smile.

"Hey! Jimmy, the weather is really nice today!" Sebastian still used the general opening words.

"It's Coach Sebastian! What's the matter?" Alvin was obviously not as polite as Ford. After all, he was a legendary athlete, and the blessing of the title of superstar made him very confident.

"I don't have anything important, I just want to know about your recent training situation." Sebastian said.

"Everything is normal, the same as a few days ago." Alvin replied.

"Actually, I am very curious. What is the reason that made your comeback so successful? To be honest, I never thought that at the age of 34, you could run as fast as when you were in your twenties. , I have been a coach for so many years, and I have never seen a case like yours. You really surprised me! I guess you must have used some very special training methods to recover such a good competitive state, right?" Sebastian secretly observed Alvin's expression while talking. He hoped to find some clues.

To Sebastian's disappointment, Alvin's expression didn't change at all.

I only heard Alvin said: "Actually, there is no special training. I think it has something to do with my usual maintenance. Many athletes will not maintain high-intensity exercise after retirement, so they are very fast. Just out of shape, I'm different, even after retiring, I'm still a sports player for two to three hours a day."

Alvin's answer was exactly the same as when he explained the reporter's interview before, not even changing a single word. This answer was obviously perfunctory to Sebastian.

Of course, Sebastian was very dissatisfied with the order, so he asked, "Then what nutritional and health products did you use? Such as fish oil, vitamins, protein powder, tomato element..."

"I seldom use those things. I mainly rely on food intake for nutrition. My nutritionist will adjust the recipe for me every week, and I also have a dedicated chef responsible for this part." Alvin changed his voice and continued. : "About this point, I have some suggestions. I hope that there can be more vegetables in the meals of the national team. I mean the variety, not the quantity. For example, our lunch today, the vegetables are only salad, and there are a lot of vegetables in it. Mangoes and strawberries, not many real vegetables."

"In addition, I recommend providing boiled eggs, which are the kind of eggs that are boiled directly in water. Although the taste is not the best, it can provide protein that is easier to absorb. Now our restaurant only has omelets, and they are still very thin. That way the eggs absorb too much oil and it's too greasy for me, as a track athlete, I shouldn't be eating something so greasy, but I have to because I need protein."

"Also, our restaurants don't have whole wheat bread; the fat content of milk is too high, exceeding 2%; and there are too many varieties of red meat, while the supply of white meat is relatively much less. , you know, red meat has 3 percent saturated fatty acids, while white meat has less than 10 percent saturated fatty acids. Throwing athletes may need more red meat to maintain strength, but we sprinters still need White meat."

"Also, I think restaurants should offer sliced ​​almonds..."

"Then let me talk about the training. Our physical training room does not open until after 8:30, and it closes at 5:00 pm. The time is short. You must know that during this time period, we basically train outside. , and when we needed to use the training room, it was closed."

"And there is the sparring..."

"The other thing is the coach's training plan..."

"Coach Sebastian, let me give you some personal advice..."

Sebastian nodded helplessly while listening.

If it was another athlete, he would definitely not dare to talk to him, the head coach of the US track and field team, like this. But Irwin is different. He is a legendary athlete, and his identity and status in the sports world are more important than Sebastian. Irwin is fully qualified to dictate to him, the head coach of the national team.

"Okay, let's talk about this first! It's getting late, Coach Sebastian, I'm going to train first." Alvin finally finished his "little suggestion", turned and left, leaving Sebastian behind. Ann stood there blankly by herself.

"I'm here to inquire about news, why do you think I'm here to serve my ancestors! Did he say a dozen things just now? Am I the head coach or is he the head coach?"

Mission failed for the third time!