In this episode Terri Weeks is back to talk about how to get the most out of the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) as a coach and an athlete. We list several critiques and warn that the model is just that, a theory to provide a framework and should be taken with a grain of salt. Overall the number 1 lesson is that we can use the model as such, but recognize that we have an individual athlete in front of us; with different abilities, goals and potential.
Key resources
- Curling Canada LTAD Model
- On being a multi-sport athlete
- Canada’s Movement Guidelines
- Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hour theory
- Passion Curling on Coaching Kids Curling Podcast
- John Denver Take me Home Country Road
If you want to work with Terri, or have a question about her research you can email her at weekst_23@live.ca
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