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Creating Appropriate Training Environments for Young Athletes
Camilla Knight,
Maita Furusa,
Ben Pullen,
Kurtis Pankow 
,
Craig Harrison
,
Craig Harrison
Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes, Pages: 324 - 338
Swansea University Authors:
Camilla Knight, Kurtis Pankow
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DOI (Published version): 10.4324/9781003485742-21
Abstract
Participation in sport, including strength and conditioning training and programmes, provides young athletes with a variety of opportunities to develop physically, psychologically, and socially. However, these benefits are not guaranteed, rather they are dependent upon the quality of the experiences...
| Published in: | Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes |
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| ISBN: | 9781003485742 |
| Published: |
London
Routledge
2026
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| Online Access: |
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003485742-21 |
| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa71837 |
| Abstract: |
Participation in sport, including strength and conditioning training and programmes, provides young athletes with a variety of opportunities to develop physically, psychologically, and socially. However, these benefits are not guaranteed, rather they are dependent upon the quality of the experiences that young athletes have. Young athletes’ experiences of training environments are particularly important because they spend so much time training, without the excitement of competition. As such, the purpose of this chapter is to consider how strength and conditioning coaches can create optimal training environments for young athletes. Specifically, we begin by considering what makes an optimal youth sport experience, considering the value of creating fun and safe settings. Subsequently, we focus specifically on the training environment, considering the overarching climate that needs to be created to enact the best possible opportunities for learning and engagement. The creation of such an environment is largely dictated by the quality of the relationships that exist between the various actors who are involved. Thus, consideration of how to enhance coach–athlete, athlete–athlete, and parent-athlete relationships will be provided. Finally, this chapter will conclude with a case study, providing practical insights into the application of the previously discussed literature when working as a strength and conditioning coach. |
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| College: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Start Page: |
324 |
| End Page: |
338 |