Previous edition: 2014.

Includes index.

Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of tables
List of contributors
Editors
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART I: Fundamental concepts of youth development
Chapter 1: The impact of growth and maturation on physical performance
Introduction
Basic theoretical concepts
Practical applications
Key points
References
Chapter 2: Talent identification
Introduction
Talent identification
Physical differences between sports in young athletes
Problems and potential solutions in talent identification
Key points
References
Chapter 3: Talent development
Introduction
Popular models of long-term athletic development
LTAD consensus and position statements
Practical applications
Key points
References
Chapter 4: Monitoring and assessment of young athletes
Introduction
Monitoring natural development versus training effects
Physical monitoring of young athletes
Measurement error and data interpretation
Presenting monitoring data
Case studies
Key take-home messages
References
Chapter 5: Coaching young athletes
Introduction
Effective coaching strategies
Preparation
Delivery
Reflection and evaluation
Key take-home messages
References
PART II: Development of physical fitness in young athletes
Chapter 6: Motor skill training for young athletes
Introduction
Motor skill proficiency: the current state of play
Basic theoretical concepts
The influence of growth and maturation on motor skill development
Practical applications
Example training sessions
Key take-home messages
References
Chapter 7: Strength and power training for young athletes
Introduction
Resistance training and physical development
Benefits of youth strength and power training
Practical applications
Key messages
References
Chapter 8: Weightlifting for young athletes
Introduction
Safety of weightlifting training
Benefits of weightlifting training
Trainability of young weightlifters
Weightlifting progressions for young athletes
Weightlifting programme design recommendations
Key take-home points
References
Chapter 9: Plyometric training for young athletes
Introduction
Categorising SSC movements
The development of plyometric ability during childhood and adolescence
Programme design
Key take-home messages
References
Chapter 10: Speed training for young athletes
Introduction
Natural development of speed during childhood and adolescence
Trainability of speed during childhood
Practical applications
Key points
References
Chapter 11: Agility training for young athletes
Introduction
The development of agility: natural development versus trainability
Practical applications
Programming agility development
Example training sessions
Key take-home messages
References
Chapter 12: Aerobic and anaerobic training for young athletes
Introduction
Natural development of aerobic fitness
Natural development of anaerobic fitness
Fatigue and recovery
Aerobic trainability
Anaerobic trainability
Practical applications
Key points
References
Chapter 13: Mobility and flexibility training for young athletes
Introduction
Basic theoretical concepts
Clinical/Practical recommendations
Key points
References
PART III: Contemporary issues for young athletes
Chapter 14: Periodisation strategies for young athletes
Introduction
Basic theoretical concepts
Practical applications
Key points
References
Chapter 15: Nutritional strategies to support young athletes
Introduction
Overview of young athletes
Nutritional principles
Practical considerations
Case study 1: gaining weight
Case study 2: inappropriate fuelling
Key take-home messages
References
Chapter 16: Reducing injury risk in young athletes
Introduction
Prevalent injuries
Injury risk factors
Screening and monitoring
Reducing injury risk
Key points
References
Chapter 17: Creating a holistic environment for young athletes
Introduction
Optimising training environments
Motivating athletes
Developing relationships with athletes: working together
Working with the wider support network
A case study in the holistic development of the youth athlete: Spartan Performance
Key take-home messages
Note
References
Index

Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application offers an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning for young athletes. Fully revised and updated, this second edition draws on leading research to offer a holistic approach to training centred on the concept of long-term athletic development and the welfare of the young athlete. With 20 new authors and 8 new chapters, the book explores every key topic in strength and conditioning applied to young athletes, including: Growth and maturation Talent identification and talent development Monitoring and assessment Coaching young athletes Motor skill development Strength development and plyometrics Speed and agility development Metabolic conditioning Mobility and flexibility Periodisation and nutritional strategies Injury prevention and wellbeing Developing a holistic programme for young athletes. Written by a team of leading international strength and conditioning experts and paediatric sport scientists, the book includes expanded practical guidelines in every chapter to show how the latest scientific research can be applied by coaches to optimise young athletic potential. Including sample training programmes and exercises throughout, this is an essential resource for all students of strength and conditioning or paediatric exercise science, as well as any coach and athletic trainer working with children and young people.