EP12: Schools- Embracing the largest area for growth

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Season 2 of The Get Down podcast! Today, the focus is on year 10 children within school settings, a particularly critical stage for athletic development. I’ll discuss autonomy and independence training, and the challenges and opportunities associated with this phase. Also, key points include the need for customised programming and the potential risks of external training facilities. I’ll conclude with insights on empowering students for long-term success and a teaser of our next special guest. Takeaways from this episode: - Year 10 is a crucial stage for athletic development, marked by the search for independence and transition to sport specific training. - Implementing an athletic development syllabus in year 10 aligns with long-term athlete development models, focusing on technical proficiency and foundational strength. - Providing autonomy in training choices while offering simplified, flexible programs fosters engagement and ownership among year 10 students. - Encouraging external gym use promotes independence but requires education to mitigate risks of unsupervised training and inappropriate programming. - Educating students on safe training methods and incorporating year 10 specific planning helps prepare them for sport-specific training and reduces injury risks. - By empowering year 10 students with education, planning, and revised programming, schools can set them up for long-term athletic success and safe training practices. Connect with me: Instagram Website Order my book: The Sporting Parent Check out our platinum sponsor- PLAE Instagram Website