LTAD NCCP Integration - Coaching Association of Canada

Contemporary Models
Long-term Structure of Training in Athletics
(Thumm,, 1987)
• Three stage model Duration years Age
• 1 Basic training 4 - 5 9 – 14
• 2 Build –Up training 3 – 4 15 – 18
• 3 Top-level training 6 – 10 19 +