Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
Peak Height Velocity is the time when adolescents grow the fastest, and should be monitored regularly for athletic development.
How does age and maturation affect motor coordination and performance?
How general and soccer specific motor coordination and performance changes in relation to chronological age and maturation status.
Should we be individualising ice baths? The influence of body size and immersion time
Contents of Research Review Background & Objective The goal of this study was to compare the effects of cold water immersion (CWI) in football linemen (i.e. small body surface area (BSA) to body … Read more
How long does it take to fully recover after a competitive match?
This study investigated post-match recovery of different performance and biochemical markers in team ball sports.
Early Sports Specialisation
Early specialisation is when a child focuses on training and development in one sport only, but there are downsides.
Monitoring Growth
By collecting data on height and weight, coaches can identify periods of peak growth and survey young athletes for normal development.
Do Stronger and Faster Athletes have a Reduced Risk of Injury
Do Stronger and Faster Athletes have a Reduced Risk of Injury You can view the original study and source of the information here. What to do now: Help spread the important information by … Read more
How Long Does it Take to Recover after a Competitive Soccer Match
How Long Does it Take to Recover after a Competitive Soccer Match You can view the original study and source of the information here. What to do now: Help spread the important information … Read more
What Adaptations Occur to Youth Athletes using Injury Prevention Programs
What Adaptations Occur to Youth Athletes using Injury Prevention Programs You can view the original study and source of the information here. What to do now: Help spread the important information by sharing … Read more
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity refers to our brain remodelling, adapting, and organising after we practice a skill, which is vital for developing skills.
Maturation
Maturation should be measured in youth athletes to properly monitor their growth and well-being as athletes.
Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)
The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) assesses jump-landing biomechanics and aims to identify athletes at risk of ACL injury.
Bio-Banding
Bio-banding is the process of grouping athletes based on attributes associated with growth and maturation, rather than chronological age.
Relative Age Effect
The relative age effect is when children born in, or close to, a critical age cut-off period may have a sporting and academic advantage.
Peak Weight Velocity
Youth practitioners need to know what peak weight velocity is, and how to programme safely for athletes during accelerated periods of growth.
Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
Peak Height Velocity is the time when adolescents grow the fastest, and should be monitored regularly for athletic development.
