LTAD Resources and Downloads

Water Polo Canada Long-Term Athlete Development documents:

• The Competition Review - full document
• The Competition Review - quick guide
• WPC LTAD "The Pursuit of Excellence and an Active Lifestyle"
• WPC LTAD Summary Framework Matrix
• Physical, Mental, Cognitive, an Emotional Characteristics and the Implications on the Coach
• The Technique of the Eggbeater Kick
• Power up your Power Play

At-a-glance tools from Water Polo Canada:

• Player Development Model (PDM) illustration
• Men's Pathway to Excellence (pyramid chart)
   
• Women's Pathway to Excellence (pyramid chard)
   
• 2-page printable handout (PDM and pyramids)

Canadian Sport for Life Long-Term Athlete Development documents:

• LTAD: Canadian Sport for Life
• Competition is a Good Servant, but a Poor Master
• The Role of Monitoring Growth in Long-Term Athlete Development
• Recovery and Regeneration for Long-Term Athlete Development
• Developing Physical Literacy
• Canadian Sport for Life: A Sport Parent's Guide
• LTAD Information Brochure for Parents
• Maximizing the Sport Experience for our Children
• Sleep, Recovery, and Human Performance    
• The Female Athlete Perspective: Coach/Parent/Administrator Guide