Coaching: The Art and Science “The sooner you fall behind, the more time you’ll have to catch up.”

KINE Long Term Athlete Development LTAD

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Shortcomings of Canadian Sport System Competition system interferes with athletic development - athletes over compete and under train - preparation geared to short term – “peaking by Friday” z8tzP3oeDg&feature=related 8LX98hDMnM&feature=related

Shortcomings of Canadian Sport System Developmental levels where quality coaching most needed Fundamental movement and sport skills poorly taught Coaches unaware and neglect critical periods of accelerated adaptation – PHV, PSV

Shortcomings of Canadian Sport System No integration between school P.E., recreational/ community and elite competitive programs No integrated talent identification system Early specialization to attract and retain participants Education regarding LTAD lacking

Canadian Sport System Consequences kOYU2WxY&NR=1 Lack of proper fitness Poor skill development Bad habits developed from over emphasis on winning Children not having fun

Canadian Sport System Consequences Athletes pulled in different directions by school, club and provincial/national teams Athletes fail to reach genetic potential and optimal performance levels Inconsistent international results due to lack of talent ID and developmental pathway

LTAD – Why? Declining international performances Difficulty in identifying and developing next generation of successful international athletes Participation in recreational sport and physical activity declining Physical Education programs in schools being marginalized

LTAD – What is it? Specific and well planned outline of training, competition and recovery –Ensure optimal development throughout athlete’s career Based on physical, emotional, mental and cognitive development of children with each stage reflecting a different point in athlete development

LTAD – What is it? KfHko Integrates elite, community, recreation and scholastic sport along with P.E. in schools Recognizes need to involve all Canadians and organizations Supports goals of Canadian Sport policy - enhanced participation - enhanced capacity - enhanced interaction - enhanced excellence

Stages of LTAD 1.Active Start 2.FUNdamentals 3.Learning to Train 4.Training to Train 5.Training to Compete 6.Training to Win 7.Active for Life Chronological Age 0-6 Chronological Age6-8/9 Chronological/Developmental Age Males 9-12Females 8-11 Chronological/Developmental Age Males 12-16Females Chronological/Developmental Age Males /-Females /- Chronological Age Males 19+/-Females 18+/- Enter at any stage

Active Start Age 0-6 Physical activity fun and daily Organized daily activity –30 minutes toddlers –60 minutes preschoolers Unstructured daily active play –Several hours toodlers/preshoolers –Never sedentary more than 1 hour Activity regardless of weather –Variety and different environments Games participatory and non- competitive

FUNdamentals Age: Males 6-9; Females 6-8 Learn fundamental movement and motor skills Bypassing skill development detrimental to future participation ABC’s of athletics and athleticism Encourage wide range of sports Simple rules and ethics of sport Multi- sport camps during holidays

Learning to Train Age: Males 9-12; Females Window of accelerated adaptation to motor co-ordination Strength development with medicine/swiss balls and body weight Competition structured to training age and abilities Apply ratio of 70% training 30% competition Identify sports child enjoys and predisposed to success – 3 sports

Training to Train Age: Males 12-16; Females (age ranges PHV dependent) Optimal aerobic, speed and strength trainability in relationship to PHV Further develop and consolidate sport specific skills 60:40 training to competition ratio Athletes play to win but focus on physical training and consolidating basic skills Cope with physical and mental challenges of competition Use talent identification to help focus on fewer sports

Training to Compete Ages: Males /-; Females /- Objectives of previous stage must be achieved to advance Optimize fitness preparation and sport-, individual-, and position specific skills for high performance competition Year round total training based on periodization of primary performance factors 40:60 ratio training to competition relhttp:// rel

Training to Win Age: Males 19+/-; Females 18+/- Multiple periodization for optimal framework of preparation –High intensity, high volume, frequent breaks Maximize preparation for podium performances –

Active for Life Age: May occur at any age Transition from competitive to lifelong physical activity Move from sport to sport –To recreation –To Master’s competitions –To sport related careers –To volunteering in sport –From cutting to redirecting where predisposed to train and perform well – IiPstpRAhttp:// IiPstpRA