Training Young Athletes breaks down the core aspects of strength training, flexibility, team work, and coordination that will follow them through out their entire career. The Grasso Method has discovered a developmental stage in which coordination is key during certain ages. Missing this stage can hinder athletes. This book presents relevant facts on sports development presented by the leading expert and has been referred to as the modern model for training young athletes in the developmental ages 6 to 18 years old.
- Easy to read and follow
- Lightweight paperback
- 1 lb
This book guides you through a six week program for young adolescent athletes ranging in age from 6 to 18
- Five considerations when conducting a functional warm up and cool down
- Incorporating skills to improve vision
- Executing proper stretches to prevent injuries among young athletes
- Creating exercises geared towards both young men and women
- Flexibility training and knowing when to the stretch has gone to far hurting many young athletes
- Training Young Athletes guides coaches with throwing athletes in preventing shoulder injury and preventative care
Training young adults to perform at optimal levels takes excellent coaching. Building a foundation within a team starts a square one with basic skills that develop into key training points. This coaching manual is full of key points and relevant scientific information when dealing with young adults playing sports.