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The Growth and Maturation of the Female Pediatric Athlete
November 6, 2018
Growth and maturation are two important processes that occur throughout an individual’s childhood and adolescent years. The purpose of this article is to review the dimensions, proportions, stature, body mass, and maturational events of all female pediatric athletes in general. It also serves to identify how early sport specialization and different modes of training of the female pediatric athlete affects her growth and maturation.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Female Athlete Youth Training Youth Development LTAD Long Term Athletic Development Strength Training hs-coaching
Assessing Power in Youth Populations
December 31, 2018
The administration and measurement of youth power development has become more available and familiar with the advances of technology. This excerpt introduces varieties of testing and administration practices to assess power in the youth population.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Power Developing Power Youth Training LTAD hs-coaching
What Coaches Need to Know About the NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
July 1, 2014
It is incumbent on all youth coaches to provide youth with the very best opportunities to succeed and develop to the best of their potential. The 10 pillars of long-term athletic development and recommendations provide coaches with the information they need to help all youth reach their potential.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration guidelines for youth strength training youth training long-term athletic development LTAD
LTAD, Youth Resistance Training, and Early Sport Specialization: What It All Means
Rhodri S. Lloyd, lead author of the LTAD Position Statement, provides an abbreviated look at what long-term athletic development is and how strength and conditioning professionals can implement effective training strategies into programming to improve health, well-being, and growth.
Addressing Common Myths and Misconceptions About Youth Strength Training
September 13, 2024
This article sets out to address and dispel these myths, offering evidence-based insights into the significance, safety, and multifaceted benefits of strength training for youth.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Professional Development Youth Training LTAD Growth Flexibility Skill Development
Optimizing Performance – Strategic Approaches to Nutrition for Soccer Players
September 6, 2024
The purpose of this article is to emphasize the critical need for a nutrition strategy that aligns with the specific demands inherent in the sport of soccer.
Coaches Nutrition Soccer Nutrition Protein Hydration Carbohydrates Supplements Fats
Windows of Opportunity
April 8, 2019
This book excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness describes the windows of opportunity in youth athletes to time progressions in speed and agility training with their biological and chronological development.
Coaches Program design Youth Athlete PHV Speed Training Peak Height Velocity
Trainability of Neuromuscular Power in Youth
December 29, 2023
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses neuromuscular training for youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Power Neuromuscular
Seven Pillars of Prevention: Effective Strategies for Strength and Conditioning Coaches to Reduce Injury Risk and Improve Performance in Young Athletes
April 16, 2021
This infographic highlights seven effective strategies to reduce the risk of injury in young athletes for strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Infographics Youth Athletes Growth and Maturation Needs Analysis Training Age hs-coaching
The Youth Physical Development Centre: Science and Practice Working in Synergy
October 8, 2019
In this session from the 2019 NSCA National Conference, Rhodri Lloyd, Co-Founder of the Youth Physical Development Centre, examines the science and practice behind the development of athleticism in youth athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Youth Development Gymnastics Case Study Growth and Maturation Training Age LTAD
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