Product Details

• Actors: Ad Schaerlaeckens; Frank Tasker; Geoff K
• Directors: Jim Jenner
• Format: HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: PACCOM, Inc.
• DVD Release Date: November 19, 2005
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000CEXQDW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,895 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

While attending the Old Comrades Show recently I was chatting to Frank Tasker and my friend Doctor Geoff Richmond and was introduced to Jim Jenner who has made several videos/DVDs including the famous Marathon in the Sky and Oldest Feathered Friends. Jim said that his new DVD Secrets of Champions was a good one also and that he would like me to view it and give my opinion on it. Well the other night I could not sleep as my mind was over active. Unlike my body my wife says. O I sat down at 3am and watched it. What did I think about it? Well I don t think, I know! Secrets of Champions is without doubt the finest piece of national ? filming ever put together on a pigeon DVD. If there is a better one let me know and skin flint as I am I will happily buy a copy. To be truthful how could it fail to be as good as it has a cast of superstars in the credits including As Schaerlaechens, who for my money is the best writer on pigeon topics today, Frank Tasker himself a veteran champion and I am not trying to say Frank is old but he has been winning for many years, Ronnie Williamson who without question is Northern Ireland s number one and Geoff Kirkland who for my money is the finest fancier this country has ever produced. What these four have in common besides their ability to race pigeons is a willingness to share their thoughts and views on pigeons. So how could this film fail barring Jim running out of film. Well Jim Jenner didn t run out of film and his DVD is a class act and well worthy to run with its stablemates Marathon in the Sky and oldest Feathered Friends . The biggest criticism, I often hear ? fanciers level is that You learn now t from em, you just see fancy lofts and advertising . Well I can assure you that you will learn plenty from this baby and as for advertising not one work is mentioned. In fact many of the people interviewed declared their displeasing at the level of commercialism in the sport today. You will hardly see the inside of a loft on this DVD. It is 100% factual, edited in a pleasant and very viewable manner. I am very confident that all fanciers, from the most seasoned veteran to the newest beginner will glean a huge amount of information from Secrets of Champions. Dr. Carlo Gyselbretcht, the Belgian pigeon flying veterinarian also feature together with Paul Haelteramn, the man who is responsible in no small part to Frank s phenomenal success as well as Dr. Ken Dial, professor of avian flight studies who reveals many amazing facts about our belonged pigeons. Alan and Dirk Van den Driessche provide the Belgian angle on such matters as the darkness system and introduction of new stock. Two successful disciples of Frank and Ronnie, Gregg Brothers tell of their beliefs on a variety of subjects. I do not wish to spoil our enjoyment of the DVD by giving too much away but the subjects of contented pigeons, motivation, overcrowding, eyesign and many more aspects of our sport are covered. The secret of the motor is revealed and Geoff Kirkland says it is not a theory but a fact. This piece alone is worth the cost of the DVD. Anyone looking at buying a Christmas gift need search no further. Order today and reap the rewards. As Jim would say "enjoy". --British Homing World

Product Description

Two years after completing his epic "Share the Blue Sky", award-winning film producer Jim Jenner is back with a new film for pigeon racers.

Called "Secrets of Champions: The Foundation of Victory", the new two hour movie is a departure from Jenner’s previous works, which have been general interest documentaries about pigeons and the people who enjoy caring for them throughout the world.

Winners come and go. But a handful of pigeon fanciers magically win for decades. How do these great trainers stay on top in the toughest competition in the world? Ronnie Williamson, Frank Tasker, Ad Schaerlaeckens, Geoff Kirkland and others share their secrets.

This film lets you hear what great trainers think you need to be a good manager. They tell you where and when to buy foundation stock. They share what they look for in breeders and the principles of balance and form. They talk about the vital element of motivation and the incredible secret of "The Throat".

Using specialized micro-cameras, animated graphics and a highly entertaining documenary style, award-winning film-maker Jim Jenner shows you the inside story of the world's greatest pigeon racers.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for pigeon enthusiasts, January 13, 2009

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This video has 'secrets' which were unknown to my step father who has been flying for over 50 years. He thoroughly enjoyed it.

5.0 out of 5 stars SO many secrets!, March 9, 2011

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The amount of secrets contained in this movie is astounding. If I were a rich man and had Jim Jenner's connections I would travel the globe and gather these secrets for myself. Thanks to Mr. Jenner all these famous flyers are right in my living room telling me race winning secrets.