Building a High-Performance Model for Sport: A Human Development-Centered Approach

Abstract

ALL TEAMS SHOULD AIM TO DEVELOP A HUMAN DEVELOPMENT-CENTERED HIGH-PERFORMANCE MODEL FOR SPORT (HPMS). A MODEL CAN UNITE A TEAM TOWARD A SHARED VISION, ACTING AS A CLEAR SIGN OF WHY THE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM EXISTS, AND WHY ATHLETES SHOULD TRUST THEIR CAREERS IN THEM. IT ALSO RECOGNIZES THE MERITS OF AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH TO ESTABLISHING A TRAINING SYSTEM, THEREBY ENSURING OBJECTIVITY AND BEST PRACTICE. FINALLY, THE MODEL CAN SUPPORT AND PROMOTE A HOLISTIC, WHOLE PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, WHERE THE PURSUIT OF SPORTING ACCOLADES IS BALANCED AGAINST THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ITS PARTICIPANTS. THE AIM OF THIS ARTICLE IS TO ASSIST THE READER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HPMS.

Periodization and Programming for Individual 400 m Medley Swimmers

“…The season can been divided into three macrocycles [ 52 ], although the majority of studies reported one or two macrocycles including a comprehensive evaluation conducted on 127 elite swimmers and 20 competitive seasons [ 12 ]. This option seems to be the most common used by coaches [ 53 ].…”

Training Management of the Elite Adolescent Soccer Player throughout Maturation

“…Elite soccer clubs aim to offer an advanced soccer development and education programme, with age groups starting potentially starting from under-5 s through to under-23 s, supported by expert and dedicated staff. A soccer academy high-performance training programme should strive to facilitate an environment where success is inevitable, using every available resource and knowledge base to maximise appropriate player exposure at any age, whilst still mitigating injury risk [93] and promoting player welfare. As such, the goal of the MDT should be to push athletic boundaries and inspire athletes to unlock their true potential [93].…”

“…A soccer academy high-performance training programme should strive to facilitate an environment where success is inevitable, using every available resource and knowledge base to maximise appropriate player exposure at any age, whilst still mitigating injury risk [93] and promoting player welfare. As such, the goal of the MDT should be to push athletic boundaries and inspire athletes to unlock their true potential [93]. Furthermore, a performance-oriented approach may in fact present as a dual benefit in progressing athletic performance while simultaneously reducing injury risk [94][95][96][97][98][99][100][101].…”

“…Furthermore, a performance-oriented approach may in fact present as a dual benefit in progressing athletic performance while simultaneously reducing injury risk [94][95][96][97][98][99][100][101]. Resultantly, practitioners should aim to evaluate the effectiveness of their programmes by establishing global and specific key performance indicators (KPIs) [93]. This approach is common in business strategy and facilitates the objective assessment and monitoring of organisational performance relative to its objectives [102], which in this instance would be to improve athletic performance, reduce injuries, and maximise player availability.…”

The Academic Background of Youth Soccer Coaches Modulates Their Behavior During Training

“…Communication, in its different manifestations (verbal or non-verbal), directly affects the optimization of the learning process and represents an important factor influencing positive athlete development . Coaches should use effective communication to promote positive relationships with, and among, players by developing a sport performance model focused on human development (Turner et al, 2018). The most common type of communication between coaches and athletes in sports is based on the use of verbal instructions.…”