Top Tweets from 2020: An LTAD Story

Preface: Just a little story based off of some of my top tweets from 2020. Enjoy and thanks for following my blogs and Twitter @Joe_Eisenmann

What does it mean to have an “elite” youth sports program? Seriously! Define it.

…and with

And we did so at the local playground or “Athletic Skills” park. Which just happens to be

And while we are at it, let’s also change our key performance indicators from wins, throwing velocity, and 1RM squat to…

This idea of developing physical literacy and general athleticism in youth instead of the highly competitive and specialized environment of youth sports that leads to chasing the college scholarship also relates to the following 3 tweets:

Indeed, these points were further highlighted in 2 tweets related to ACL injury prevention programs – but it also extends to general health, fitness and athletic development.

However, with all this focus on athletic development (strength, speed, power, etc.), it is vital that we consider the brain and cognitive development, the importance of sport-skill (technical and tactical) development and recovery (sleep, nutrition and mental relaxation) in the holistic development of the young person.

And two final but very important thoughts to end 2020 -