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Rhodri S Lloyd1, Jon L Oliver, Avery D Faigenbaum
11Youth Physical Development Unit, School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom; 2Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey; 3Department of Kinesiology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 4School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom; 5Children's Health and Exercise Research Center, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom; 6Department of Family Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine, Sports Health and Performance Institute, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; 7Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah; 8Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; 9Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; 10The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, Boston, Massachusetts; 11Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom; 12Department of Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island; 13Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand; 14School of Exercise, Health and Biomedical Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia; 15Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; 16Department of Pediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; and 17Sports Health and Performance Institute, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Long-term athletic development models aim to maximize youth talent and participation. This review examines existing models and proposes a comprehensive approach integrating physical, psychosocial, and talent development for better health and reduced injury risk.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Youth Development
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Youth athletic development models are increasingly adopted by sporting organizations.
- Maximizing sporting talent is a key objective, but holistic development encompassing health and physical fitness is crucial for participation, injury reduction, and long-term well-being.
- Existing literature offers critical reviews of independent models, but a comprehensive examination of prominent approaches is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review existing long-term athletic development (LTAD) models.
- To introduce a composite youth development model integrating talent, psychosocial, and physical development.
- To identify limiting factors and propose solutions for successful LTAD.
Main Methods:
- Critical review of prominent LTAD models.
- Development of a composite youth development model.
- Identification of contemporary challenges and potential solutions.
Main Results:
- Existing LTAD models are reviewed, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
- A composite model is proposed, emphasizing integrated development across maturation.
- Key limiting factors impacting LTAD success are identified.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, integrated approach to youth athletic development is necessary.
- Addressing modern challenges is vital for the effectiveness of LTAD models.
- The proposed composite model offers a framework for optimizing youth athletic potential and well-being.
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