Coach: Athletic Development
Long Term Athlete Development Model
There are seven stages within the basic LTAD model:
- Stage 1: Active Start (0-6 years)
- Stage 2: FUNdamentals (girls 6-8, boys 6-9)
- Stage 3: Learn to Train (girls 8-11, boys 9-12)
- Stage 4: Train to Train (girls 11-15, boys 12-16)
- Stage 5: Train to Compete (girls 15-21, boys 16-23)
- Stage 6: Train to Win (girls 18+, boys 19+)
- Stage 7: Active for Life (any age participant)
Stages 1, 2 and 3 develop physical literacy before puberty so children have the basic skills to be active for life. Physical literacy also provides the foundation for those who choose to pursue elite training in one sport or activity after age 12.
Stages 4, 5 and 6 provide elite training for those who want to specialize in one sport and compete at the highest level, maximizing the physical, mental and emotional development of each athlete.
Stage 7 is about staying Active for Life through lifelong participation in competitive or recreational sport or physical activity.
Visit Sport for Life LTAD
What is the Canada Basketball LTAD model?
A Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) is a framework that illustrates to coaches, parents, volunteers, and administrators at the local, provincial and national levels, the importance of a systematic and consistent approach to the development of athletes.
The CMBA uses the LTAD model prepared by Canada Basketball as a guide for our coaching and player development.
Download PDF Canadian Basketball Athlete Development Model
ABA Holiday Hoops Hangouts
December 17, 2020
ABA Holiday Hoops Hangout brings together Mark Hogan from ABA and Mike Shaw from CMBA
For previous sessions visit AB Basketball
Additional Documents
Establishing Style of Play
Mark Hogan, ChPc; ABA Manager of Coach Development - Download PDF
Style of Play for Youth Basketball
Mike Shaw; CMBA Technical Director - Download PDF
