MYRA Center for Athlete Development

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At MYRA, we believe the future of performance lies elsewhere — not in bypassing the human system, but in understanding it more deeply. Full article: open.substack.com/pub/myranorge/…

And that cost is not only physiological, but also cultural. Because sport has always been more than results. It is a reflection of how we choose to pursue them. The Enhanced Games are a symptom of a broader tendency: to confuse pushing limits with ignoring them. 3/

The “Enhanced Games” are being framed as the next evolution of sport. At MYRA, we fundamentally oppose this concept. Not only because of the risks to athlete health — which are real and significant — but because it reveals a deeper misunderstanding of performance itself. 👇🧵

What have you observed when working with athletes during this phase? Reach out to share your insights or questions with us. Thank you ❤️ end/

In this article, we take a closer look at what happens during puberty — and what coaches, parents, and systems can do better. 👉 Read the full article here: open.substack.com/pub/myranorge/… 3/

Why does sport lose so many girls during puberty? In our recent articles we explored how long-term athlete development starts with freedom, enjoyment, and gradually building ownership. But there’s a critical phase where this pathway often breaks down: Puberty. A thread🧵👇

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Developing this ability takes time and trust. It also requires coaches to gradually change roles from instructors to guides and mentors. The goal is not to give athletes all the answers, but to help them develop the confidence and understanding to find answers themselves. 3/

How do you help athletes take ownership of their own development? In our previous article, "Let Them Play", we explored why long-term athlete development begins with fun and broad participation in sport. But play is only the beginning. A short thread🧵👇

What questions does this raise for you? What challenges do you face when trying to apply these ideas in practice? Let us know! Your questions may even shape the next articles we write on the topic 😊 Thank you for reading ❤️ end/

But Trond and Øyvind’s article goes beyond philosophy. It explores how to build systems that support this approach and offers practical ideas for coaches, clubs, and organizations looking to bring these principles to life. 👉 Read the article here: open.substack.com/pub/myranorge/… 3/

How do you develop great athletes — without burning them out along the way? In our new article, Trond Nystad and @OyvindSandbakk share insights about athlete development from decades of experience working at the highest levels of sport & research. A short thread👇🧵