Long-term Athlete Development

What is Long-term Athlete Development?

"In general, long-term athlete development focuses on how participants and athletes are trained and develop skills and revolves around the essential role played by coaches in the process. It also recognizes the important supporting roles of parents/guardians, volunteers, officials, administrators, sponsors, sport medicine practitioners and sport scientists. Training the right components at the right stage of development is key to the success of all athletes, from beginners to Olympians." 

To learn more about the various components of long-term athlete development, read a great online resource produced by Skate Canada - Skate Canada Long-Term Development