Long-Term Athlete Development
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (792 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736092188 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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LTAD 10 stars, this book only 2! When I was introduced to the LTAD concept for the first time, I was impressed, I knew instantly and intuitively that this is the right way to go. It is the Zeitgeist movement of sport! Money and fame are secondary, irrelevant, health, wellbeing and full development of human potentials are priorities. Truly inspiring and philanthric view on sport. However, this book is a waste of time. It is written like a political manifest, a local political campaign or orientation book. Not that I have something against it, but I have expected more practical suggest. "Too much political opinion" according to T Hutch. This book had a lot of good ideas for when to begin different aspects of training, but it did become political although that is completely irrelevant to the main topic of the book.. A must read for Coaches, Physical Educators, parents and sports people A well thorough discussion of Long Term Athlete Development with rationale, practical examples and relevant issues offered that are facing the sport. Some of the theory lacks peer reviewed evidence but as the author(s) suggests, where the model lacks evidence they attempt to be "roughly right". A must read for physical educators and coaches.
Too many athletes leave sport with long-term injuries and a record of underperformance. This book brings fresh ideas to the practice of sport and truly represents thinking outside the box. Thus, long-term athlete development is consistent with the goals of North American initiatives—Sport Canada, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.”CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. “An indispensable guide for any coach or parent concerned with making sport healthier and more ethical. The ideas in this book can change that a
. As a consultant, Higgs is currently involved in the redevelopment of the Caribbean Coaching Certification Program and the design, development, and implementation of a youth sport program in the Caribbean to reduce the incidence and impact of HIV/ AIDS. Richard Way, MBA, is Canadian Sport for Life’s
Long-Term Athlete Development describes how to systematically develop sporting excellence and increase active participation in local, regional, and national sport organizations. By integrating knowledge of these models, readers are able to analyze their own programs and take steps to improve sport and coaching philosophies and reach adherence and performance goals. It offers parents, coaches, and sport administrators a deeper understanding of the LTAD model, helping them create an enjoyable, developmentally appropriate environment for both competitive athletes and enthusiastic participants.. Authors Balyi, Way, and Higgs—pioneers and veteran LTAD facilitators—critique current talent development models, discuss the limitations of the LTAD model, and demonstrate the benefits of LTAD as a new approach. Listings at the end of each chapter offer sources for further study, and reflection questions guide readers in applying the content. Chapter-opening vignettes offer examples of how the LTAD model can be used to alleviate common issues. This text offers the first in-depth and practical explanation of the LTAD model. By learning about LTAD, sport administrators and coaches will gain the knowledge