Long term athlete development has been discussed for years, but the concept is still incredibly confusing for practitioners. Part of the reason for this confusion is that the models are missing details and coordination of efforts between coaches, trainers and parents. At the 2018 IYCA Summit, Jim Kielbaso offered a Read More →
This video is a brief critique of traditional LTAD models by Jose Afonso:
Read More →Rhodri Lloyd is a Welsh researcher who has an exceptional knowledge of long term athlete development models. He and Jon Oliver authored the book Strength & Conditioning for Young Athletes where several researchers wrote about the science behind LTAD models. At the 2018 NSCA National Conference, Rhodri Lloyd gave this Read More →
Welcome to the Long Term Athlete Development website. Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a approach that helps coaches, parents and athletes understand the importance of doing the right things at the right times. Science, research, and decades of experience all point to the same thing: kids and adults will get Read More →