What Coaches Need to Know About the NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development

by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
NSCA Coach July 2014
Vol 3, Issue 3

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It is incumbent on all youth coaches to provide youth with the very best opportunities to succeed and develop to the best of their potential. The 10 pillars of long-term athletic development and recommendations provide coaches with the information they need to help all youth reach their potential.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach Â»

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1. Lloyd, R, Cronin, J, Faigenbaum, A, Haff, G, Howard, R, Kraemer, WJ, et al. National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on long-term athletic development. Official position stand of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 30(6): 1491-1509, 2016.

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Rick Howard earned his doctorate in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is an Associate Professor i ...

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