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vb101
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 Posted - 04/07/2010 : 11:17:06 AM
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Sports scientists have reported that there are critical periods in the life of a young person in which the effects of training can be maximised. They have also concluded that it can take anything from eight to twelve years of training for a talented athlete to achieve elite status. This has led to the development of athletic models, which identify appropriate training aims at each stage of the athlete's physical development.
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/ltad.htm
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Kingofthehill
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Posted - 04/08/2010 : 12:21:55 PM
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Interesting, though I don't have enough time right now to wrap my head around it.
I noticed that they mentioned playing as many sports as possible only at a young young age.
Not that i wouldn't want kids to play other sports, I just find it hard to listen to arguments against sport specialization all the time... |
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vb101
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Posted - 04/08/2010 : 3:16:03 PM
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King,
Think the rubric is about developing an elite athlete, similar to perhaps Abby Wambach or Roland Williams, perhaps 2 of only of a few elite athletes who have developed around here. Schollied then went pro and succeeded.
Not something that happens around here much.
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Kingofthehill
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Posted - 04/09/2010 : 10:51:09 AM
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Right, John Wallace perhaps? Only a few years in the NBA.
Although not everyone has the physical make up to become that type of an elite athlete, every kid seems to want to be the best they can be. At least that is what they tell their coaches. To me, it should include a caveat...I want to be the best I can be, but only put in 2 days a week on it. Or, I want to be the best I can be, if it fits my schedule. Etc...
101- did you get my email? |
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vb101
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Posted - 04/09/2010 : 3:10:19 PM
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The culture of Athena and then Syracuse didn't help Mr. Wallace too much, could see that when he joined in the cash of the NBA.
Talent code talks about what it takes to create an elite athlete. Outliers talks about what an athlete needs to do.
Truly, elite athletes aren't always about physical gifts, though those gifts do help, more the mental and determinational states.
Guess in recent years I've seen plenty of both the elite, the above average, the average and etc... and want to see more of that great attitude.
Sorry King, no e-mail. |
Edited by - vb101 on 04/09/2010 3:12:01 PM |
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