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Talent Rising

The development and nurturing  of athletic talent is a process.  A long term process. I believe that  development to reach the highest levels of his or her ability should be based on a well designed,well thought out strategy that  incorportates the childs natural, age driven development cycle of growth  and  physical development. A well-designed frequently reviewed plan that allows for long-term improvements. Scientific research has concluded that it takes a minimum of 10 years and 10,000 hours of training for a talented athlete to reach elite levels (Ericsson & Charness 1994; Salmela et al. 1998).

 This translates into more than 3 hours of training daily for 10 years (a commitment that few can or will make). In sports circles, this is referred to as the “10-year rule,” and in the preparation of Olympic athletes it is supported by both the U.S. Olympic Committee (2002) and Canadian Sport Centres (2006).

Over the past decade, the sports conditioning field has seen considerable growth in science and practical training alike.  Read the rest of the article here