Teaching Moment

The concept of grouping young athletes based on physical maturity is not new. With renewed interest and motivation to design and deliver safe and effective athlete development programs, a process called “bio-banding” is being assessed in the UK and other areas of Europe. Sport for Life is hosting a webinar on bio-banding October 17 that will provide an overview of the purpose of bio-banding, offer a description of its measurement protocol, outline the potential benefits and drawbacks, and finish with some examples of its application in youth sports. Registration is open!