Speed kills. Whether we are talking crossing the finish line for the marathon, getting to the ball first, or landing a punch quicker than your opponent…there isn’t a sport where being faster doesn’t provide some form of advantage. But what exactly is speed and how do you improve it? Speed is defined as the rate […]
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It’s imperative that the information on peak height velocity is understood by coaches (physical prep) parents, and technical/sports coaches. Feel free to read our blog post which covers this really interesting topic. As coaches of a large number of youth athletes we have a duty to monitor growth and understand the effects it can have
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Meet Abbie, aged 14 and a competitive triathlete. Abbie has been an active triathlete since the age of 8 and is a regular representative in the SW Triathlon series and has recently been awarded a place via trial into the SW Academy which sees her regularly attending regional training camps. Abbie’s commitment to our training
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Volume is inversely related to intensity, much like force and velocity. So, if we employ high training volume then we know intensity will be low and vice versa. It’s probably safe to say that the age-old view of ‘let’s just do more and we’ll get better’ is still currently utilised cross many populations, both in
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Peak height velocity (PHV) describes the most accelerated growth spurt a child experiences. In this blog you will learn: The implications of PHV on injury risk, coordination and your child\’s athletic development How your child\’s workload should be adapted when they go through their most accelerated growth spurt Practical take-homes for managing your child’s athletic
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The graphic you can see here is pretty simplistic but has massive importance with regards to our expectations of our Child to Champion athletes. Attendance is the first layer of the pyramid and full commitment to the program/pathway is a must for maximum potential/development. Within training sessions we require intent to develop and a want
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Below is an example of our Child to Champion testing battery that all 11-18 year olds are required to perform every three months. Age , through growth rates into jump testing is pretty mandatory but Str based test exercise prescription will vary hugely dependant on what stage of development each child is in with their
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**Disclaimer – this push progression is not rigid and serves only as a guideline as every individual needs slightly different requirements & interventions.** This is the rough guideline we follow when taking our athletes through their push progressions. It starts with the athlete being able to hold a solid high plank position which can be
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Meet 13 (nearly 14) yr old Freddie. Freddie plays cricket and currently represents Truro U13s and U15s, as well as the clubs adult 3rds/4ths teams. He’s also a regular for the county too! Aside from checking his hair regularly, playing the piano is a spare time passion of his. Jokes aside, Freddie is a fantastic
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The FV curve graph that we’ve used below is often displayed and discussed in and around developing an individual’s physical capabilities. The title though asks an important question… Are you surfing the entire curve? We understand that certain areas may need more development than others for some individuals but we very often see Max Strength
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