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Executive SummaryAREASOFEMPHASISGUIDELINES FOR COACHESStrategic RecommendationsFrom The Areas OfEmphasis• Establish a roll out strategy for followupactivities to regions and clubs andtheir volunteer coaches.• Convene coaching conferences forthe various levels of coaches workingin the development pathway todiscuss and ensure that the Areas ofEmphasis are understood and thatthe recommendations are adopted.• Publish the Areas of Emphasis on theBritish Basketball and home nationswebsites so that all coaches and clubsat all levels have access to thedocument.• The home nations should coordinatefull-time coaches of development so thatthe introduction of the Areas ofEmphasis can be further discussed witha view to more successfulimplementation.• Encourage the home nations to reviewcompetition levels and organisationwith a view to increasing the standardof coach and player performance.• Encourage the home nations to reviewthe existing coach education systemwith a view to further improvement.The Areas Of Emphasis;An Overview ForUnderstandingThe Physical1. Athletic Developmentand Conditioning• Better coaching and understandingof physical fitness at the Junior level• Plan for the physical components intraining sessions– Cardiovascular fitness– Muscle memory (movementpatterns)– Strength– Speed– Power– Endurance• Test the physical components ofbasketball• Conduct better warm up and cooldown phases for training andplaying• Emphasise nutrition and physicaleducation• Understand recovery and nutrition• Use qualified professionals to assistwith the physical aspects6