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Discover how integrating growth & maturation data alongside competition and testing insights can give you a more accurate picture of athlete development — helping reduce bias and support better long-term decisions.

Our co-founder, James Baker, leads this session exploring one of the most important (and often misunderstood) challenges in youth sport. ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo…

A much awaited update to our webinar series! 🗣️James Baker: ”Enhancing the evaluation of the performance and potential of youth athletes” 📅 Wednesday 25 March ⏰ 1pm GMT Sign up to join the live webinar + Q&A with @jamesbaker_8 : 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo… #LTADNetwork #LTAD

LTAD Conference 2024 — a gold mine 🌟 Not enrolled on the course yet? You’re missing out! Enrol on the online course to access all sessions, or join the LTAD Network to access our Premium Video Library featuring a selection of sessions. 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/ltad2024 #LTADNetwork

Across sport we hear the terms fitness, conditioning & energy system development used a lot — often interchangeably. But are they actually the same thing? Watch the full webinar recording with Dan to learn more💡 Available alongside four other sessions from experts speakers!

What is conditioning to you? A question that might not be as simple as it sounds. In this clip from his webinar, Dan Howell reframes the question and challenges us to think more clearly about what we really mean. 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo… #LTADNetwork #LTAD

Tune into full LTAD mode and level up your practice with our growing libraries of learning content across The Online Hub, and the LTAD Conference 2022 & 2024 available as standalone courses. ltadnetwork.com/course/online-…

Presentations. Practicals. Panel discussions. Case studies. Roundtables. All things LTAD — endless learning opportunities. Sign up with LTAD Network and start exploring our growing libraries of learning content today. 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/online-… #LTADNetwork #LTAD

This set of sessions features applied insights from: — Dr. Matt Jordan — Matt Hunter — Dr. Mike Young Access these sessions — plus 200+ hours of learning content — inside The Online Hub 🚀 ltadnetwork.com/course/online-…

Isometric and eccentric training are key in effective strength development, helping athletes build capacity in demanding positions and tolerate high loads ⚙️ Learn how leading practitioners apply these methods in practice inside The Online Hub👇 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/online-…

🔓 Join the LTAD Network to access this new chapter and the full YPD Pathway, and unlock: ✅ Faster pathway development
✅ Clear objectives & logical progressions
✅ Consistency & enhanced experience for your athletes
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Positioned within the Performance stage, the Strength Development chapter clarifies: 
— The purpose of strength training
— How it should be planned and progressed over time
— When advanced methods are appropriate
— How development can be monitored meaningfully

🚨 NEW YPD CHAPTER Strength Development is now live as a new dedicated chapter inside the LTAD Network Youth Physical Development Model — our progressive, 3-stage system designed to support long-term athlete development. 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/ltad-pa… #LTADNetwork #LTAD

Unlock these sessions — plus 200+ hours of coach education content — inside The Online Hub: 👉 ltadnetwork.com/course/online-… #LTADNetwork #LTAD

Across this first set of sessions, expert contributors break down when, why and how to use isometric & eccentric training to build strength that holds up in sport — not just in the gym Meet the experts breaking down the topic: 🌟 @lukegatus 🌟 @alex_natera 🌟 @jamesbaker_8

Strength under load 🔒 Maximal strength doesn’t always translate to durable, adaptable performance on the field. This is where isometric and eccentric training can make the difference. Check out our expert contributors on this topic👇 
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Our latest live webinar with Dr. Ffion Thompson explores the lived experience of school-aged student-athletes and the real demands of balancing school & sport 🎥 Full webinar recording available, including Q&A Join LTAD Network & watch the full session: ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo…

Student-athlete development isn’t just training design — it’s life design. The best programmes reduce conflict, coordinate support, and protect recovery. Get more insights in the full webinar recording with Dr. Ffion Thompson: 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo… #LTADNetwork #LTAD

Drawing on findings from a multinational study on 13-19-year-old student-athletes, this webinar takes a holistic look at development and wellbeing in young people If you work with young athletes in sport and/or school settings, this one is for you 🌟 ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo…

Inside the Webinar 🔍 🗓 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 4–5pm (GMT)
💻 Live Webinar + Q&A Led by Dr Ffion Thompson, this session explores the realities of balancing school and sport — and what this means for young athletes’ wellbeing. Sign up now: 🔗 ltadnetwork.com/course/live-mo…