Long-Term Athletic Development- Part 1: A Pathway for All Youth
Author
Lloyd, Rhodri S.
Oliver, Jon
Faigenbaum, A.D.
Howard, R.
Croix, M.B.D.S.
Williams, C.A.
Best, T.M.
Alvar, B.A.
Micheli, L.J.
Thomas, D.P.
Hatfield, D.L.
Date
2015-05Type
Article
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
ISSN
1064-8011
1533-4287 (online)
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The concept of developing talent and athleticism in youth is the goal of many coaches and sports systems. Consequently, an increasing number of sporting organizations have adopted long-term athletic development models in an attempt to provide a structured approach to the training of youth. It is clear that maximizing sporting talent is an important goal of long-term athletic development models. However, ensuring that youth of all ages and abilities are provided with a strategic plan for the development of their health and physical fitness is also important to maximize physical activity participation rates, reduce the risk of sport- and activity-related injury, and to ensure long-term health and well-being. Critical reviews of independent models of long-term athletic development are already present within the literature; however, to the best of our knowledge, a comprehensive examination and review of the most prominent models does not exist. Additionally, considerations of modern day issues that may impact on the success of any long-term athletic development model are lacking, as are proposed solutions to address such issues. Therefore, within this 2-part commentary, Part 1 provides a critical review of existing models of practice for long-term athletic development and introduces a composite youth development model that includes the integration of talent, psychosocial and physical development across maturation. Part 2 identifies limiting factors that may restrict the success of such models and offers potential solutions.
Journal/conference proceeding
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research;
Citation
Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Faigenbaum, A.D., Howard, R., Croix, M.B.D.S., Williams, C.A., Best, T.M., Alvar, B.A., Micheli, L.J., Thomas, D.P., Hatfield, D.L. et al (2015) 'Long-term athletic development-part 1: a pathway for all youth', The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 29(5), pp.1439-1450
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