Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model
Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 1:15 pm
The LTAD model emphasizes a systematic, age-appropriate approach to athlete development.
It moves beyond immediate performance to focus on lifelong participation and peak performance later in life.
Key stages typically include:
It moves beyond immediate performance to focus on lifelong participation and peak performance later in life.
Key stages typically include:
- Active Start
- Fundamentals
- Learning to Train
- Training to Train
- Training to Compete
- Training to Win
- Active for Life
How does LTAD influence your coaching?"It's a marathon, not a sprint, even in development."