Category: General
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH WEIGHT TRAINING
Working with young athletes is a big responsibility. It requires the coach and parent to do his or her homework to make sure the athletes are receiving quality instruction and sufficient opportunities to improve themselves in their sport. Hopefully the following list of resources will benefit you as you prepare to provide leadership in your young athlete’s weight training program:
National Strength and Conditioning Association – The NSCA is an organization whose central focus is on the development of muscular strength. Check them out for resources related to weight training with young athletes. (www.nsca-lift.org)
American College of Sports Medicine – The ACSM is probably the leading organization for sports and fitness training. See what they have to offer in the area of training young athletes. (www.acsm.org)
American Academy of Pediatrics – The AAP offers position papers on weight training with young athletes and other youth sport issues. It can be accessed at www.aap.org.
Strength Training for Young Athletes – written by W.J. Kraemer and S.J. Fleck this book provides insights into developing strength training programs for kids ages 7-18. (www.humankinetics.com)
Submitted by: Dr. John Ozmun, Chairman, Ind St. Univ.
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