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Bio-banding

Dr Sarah Powell explores how grouping youth performers by biological maturation rather than biological age can benefit talent identification and progression

Four boys of different heights doing training exercises in a sports field.
Players of the same age can be at different stages of physical maturity
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The major exam boards all require knowledge of talent identification and progression to elite performance. This article provides interesting further reading on the topic.

Training for high-level sport in the youth category can be equally rewarding and challenging. The benefits of skill and character development, a sense of belonging and both physical and mental health benefits throughout the teenage years are invaluable. However, the potential for training-associated illness and injury, mental health burdens and burnout while managing educational demands must be managed carefully to ensure athletes safely move into the elite adult field.

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