Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
Peak Height Velocity is the time when adolescents grow the fastest, and should be monitored regularly for athletic development.
How long does it take to fully recover after a competitive match?
How long does it take to fully recover after a competitive match? A Performance Digest Snippet By Owen Walker June 10th, 2019 | 4 min read Contents of Article The Objective What the … Read more
Early Sports Specialisation
Early Sports Specialisation The concept of specialising in only one sport from a young age. Contents of Article Summary What is early specialisation? What are the issues associated with early specialisation? What are … Read more
Monitoring Growth
MONITORING GROWTH Sports performance professionals may find it useful to monitor anthropometrics, such as height and weight, in order to determine if a child is growing adequately or experiencing abnormal growth. Contents of … Read more
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
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.
Cold Water Immersion
Cold water immersion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular recovery protocol, but there is still many unknowns with its use.
Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
Peak Height Velocity is the time when adolescents grow the fastest, and should be monitored regularly for athletic development.
Chronological, Biological and Technical Age
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Salivary Immunoglobulin A (S-IgA)
Understanding and monitoring Salivary Immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) can help coaches and athletes minimise illness.
