USATH Athlete Development Pipeline Model Application Guidelines

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USATeamHandballAthleteDevelopmentPipelineModelImplementationGuidelines

Thefollowingguidelinesaredesignedtoaidlocalteam/clubs,community-basedorganizations,educationalinstitutionsinintroducing,teaching,

trainingindividualsacrossgender,age,variouslevelsofhandballinterestandskillproficiencytoreachcompetencybenchmarksperceivedbythe

USATeamHandballasdesirableminimumsforsuchathletestoenterourNationalTeamPrograms.Theyareby-productofanalysisandfinding

commongroundofseveralpastmodelspreparedbyformerteamhandballadministrations,particularlyfrom1996-2000,theEHFsphilosophy

andmethodologyofyouthhandball,andcurrentleadershipsvisionbasedonpresentresearch,gamecharacteristics,anduniquesetof

Americancultural,socialaswellaspsychologicaltraits.

AsshowedinChart1,aplayerdevelopmentalspanconsistsofeight(8)levels,startingwith4-7yearsoldchildrenandendingwith21/22years

old+senior/adultplayers.GeneraldevelopmentLevelsIthroughIV,includingsignificantlyuniquephaseofmini-handball,constitutethefirm

foundationonwhichallfurtherhandballspecifictrainingandrefinementbuildsanddepends.Thosecrucialyearsofearlyhandballinitiation,

introduction,andlearningshouldbetreatedwiththeoutmostdiligenceandconsiderationforageappropriatesofallplannedactivities.Atthe

conclusionofLevelIV,USATHplanstoconductannuallyNationalPrimaryScoutingwithagoaloflaunchingsuchselectionprogramduring

summerof2012andevaluating300girlsand300boys,or60pergenderperexistingregiontoplacefirstbatchofmosttalentednew

generationathletesintoitsyoungestCadetsNationalTeamcategory.Similarscoutingeventsareplannedeveryyearforplayersreachingages

16and18astheywillmoveuptoyouthandjunioragecategories,respectively.

ItistheUSATHsmissiontoprovidelocalhandballorganizationswithcomprehensivebutsimple,clear,andeasytouse,levelspecific,paradigms

which,ifthoroughlyfollowed,shouldsignificantlyhelpteachers/coachesplanandprioritizeseasonaltrainingprogramsand,inrelativelyshorttime,dramaticallyimprovenotonlylevelofhandballacrossthecountrybutunifyvarious,oftenwidelycontrastinglocal/regionalphilosophical

andmethodologicaltendenciesintoourownuniqueAmericanstyleofhandball.However,thefollowingarejustminimumguidingprinciplesof

whatathletesoughttoKNOW,UNDERSTAND&DO(KUDs)bycertainageand/ordevelopmentalphasetobepreparedforHighPerformance

trainingandcompetitions.Ultimately,itwillbeuptolocal/teamsandclubstofilltheavailableinstructiontimewithteachingcontent

addressingthosedesirabletargetedstandardsofphysical,technical,tactical,andmentalpreparationensuringthattheirplayersareprepared

forenteringtheworldofUSATeamHandballNationalTeams.Naturally,basedonparticularcircumstances,milestoneconceptsandskillsets

canbeintermixed,combined,andworkedonatfasterorslowerpace,usingflexibleprogressionoftrainingmodalities,aslongas,attheendof


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Nevertheless,knowingwhattodowithpresentorfuturehandballparticipantsisasuregoodstartbutwecantstressenoughtheimportanceof

coachingeducation,certification,andindividualprofessionalcoachingdevelopmentthatshouldparallelallinstructionaleffortsifthoseareto

bringtheexpectedoutcomes.Onlyhighlytrainedcoaches,knowingallnutsandboltsofthetrade,willbeabletoputthoseidealprinciples

toworkand,regardlessoftheirpersonalstyles,bringforthqualityendresults.Ourlongoverdue,CoachingEducation&CertificationProgram

(CEACP),whichhaslaunchedin2010,willprovideadditionalsupportpillarforaspiringhandballprofessionalsintraininghighcaliberhandball

athletes.Pleasevisitourwebsiteat http://www.usateamhandball.org/pages/6782forfulldetails.

Chart1:PlayerDevelopmentLevels

LevelVIII

SeniorNTs

LevelVII

19-21yrs.old-USATH

JuniorsLevelVI

16-18yrs.old-USATHYouth

LevelV

14-16yrs.old-USATHCadets

LevelIV

12-14yrs.old-BasicHandball2"Hopes"

LevelIII10-12yrs.old-BasicHandball1"Minis"

LevelII

7-10yrs.old-Mini-Handballand"Againsteachother"

LevelI

4-7yearsold-"Me&theball"and"Me&MyFriends"

USATHPrimaryScoutingfor

CadetsNTstobeginin2012

(summer)andconducted

USATHSecondaryScouting

forYouthNational

Teamstobeginin2012

(summer)andconducted

annually

USATHUltimateScoutingfor

JuniorNationalTeamsto

beginin2012andconducted

annually


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Table1:USATeamHandballAthleteDevelopmentModel&GuidingPrinciples

KeyContentAreasSkillsandAbilitiesLevel Age Philosophy Play Competition

&Training

Frequency

Modalities

Physical Technical Tactical Socialand

Psychological

I

4-7

Initiation

Me&the

ball

Me&my

friends

Theballas

playmate

Preparatory

multi-

dimensional,

low

organization,

cooperative

games

Noformal

competition

Kidsshould

meet2times

perweekfor

45-60

minuteseach

time

Animation:

Ball

experimentation&

experience

Movement

coordination&

object

manipulation

Basicmotor

skills&body

awareness

coordination

manipulative

skillsusing

bothhandsand

legs

safefalling

methods

reactingto

verbal&visual

signals/stimuli

Attractive&ageappropriate

activitiesandgameswithball

(i.e.,rolling,picking-up,

carrying,tossing,throwing,

catching,bouncing,dribbling,

balancing)stimulatingsensory

systems,imaginationand

awarenessofspace,size,

weight,distance,etc.

ThereisnotacticalfocusatLI

Belongingto

thegroup

Playingsafe

nexttoanothe

child

Havingfun

andsuccess

Freedomof

movement&

expression

fairplay

II

7-10

Introduction

Mini-

handball

Me&my

friends

Against

eachother

Mini-handball

festivals:

*4+1player

*smallercourt

*ballsize0

*smallergoals

2,40x1,60m

possiblerulesadaptationsto

maintaingame

flowandaidin

learningkey

concepts

Yesbut

limitedand

endresults

downplayed

1referee

fromthe

playinggroup

Kidsshould

meet2-3

timesaweek

for60

minuteseach

time.

Game:

Motivation

Physical

relationship

betweenplayer

andcourt

Varied

experiencesSocialactivities&

festivals

Fundamental

motorskills

coordination

flexibility

reactiontime

stamina

balance

rhythmspatial

awareness

multi-sport

manipulative

skills

SameasLevelIplus

basicindividualtechnical

offensiveskillsofpassing&

catching,dribbling,throwing

anddefensiveskillsof

footwork,positioningbetween

owngoalandanopponent

applyinggameelementswhilemoving,runningfree

experiencinggoalkeepingand

courtplaying

adaptingtosuddenchanges

ofplayingsituations

Thereisnogroup/team

tacticalfocusatLII

Cooperation

&interaction

withapartner

toprovidea

senseof

securityand

belonging

basicvaluesofsport

enjoyment

careforeach

other

support

commongoals


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III

10-12

Basic

Handball1

Transition

phaseto6+1

*regularcourt

size&goals

*ballsize1

*shorter

playingtime

*alternative

games

5+1halfcourt

&

2x3:3full

court

rules

adaptationsto

reinforcekeytechnical&

tactical

concepts

Yes,butstill

limitedand

results

downplayed

1-2referees

fromthe

teams

1adult

helper

Kidsshould

meet3-4

timesaweek

for60

minuteseachtime.

Game&Practice

Noadultpractice

Developmentof

technical&tactical

skills

Developmentof

physicalabilities

Festivals&

simplematches

MantoMan

defense(half-

court)mandatory

duringentire

game.

GoldenAge

ofmotorskill

acquisition&

refinement

speedand

reactiontime

agility

jumping

ability

flexibility

stamina

AsLevelII

plus

teamspirit

socialization

outsidethe

traininghours

individualan

teamgoal

setting

concentratio

IV

12-14

Basic

Handball2

6+1players

girls:ballsize

1/2

boys:ballsize

2

shorter

playingtimerules

adaptationsto

reinforcekey

technical&

tactical

concepts

Yes

2referees

fromteams

1adult

helper

Kidsshould

meet3-4

timesaweek

for90

minuteseach

time.

Practice&Game

Transitionto

adultstyletraining

Transitionto

adultstyle

seasonal

competitionsMantoMan

defense(half-

court)mandatory

duringentire

game.

Motorskills

development

continueswith

anaccenton

acceleration,

speed,aerobic

endurance,general

muscular

strengthusing

ownweight

agility

flexibility

PleaseseecorrespondingTable

3forthelistofdesirable

technicalandtacticalskillsthat

playersareexpectedtobe

proficientbythetimethey

reachtheageof14andare

subjectedtoUSATHPrimary

ScoutingforCadetsNational

Teams.

cooperation

teamwork

belonging

team/club

identification

match

preparationdealingwith

wins/losses

peerpressur

&competitio

forstarter

position


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V

14-16

Cadets

OfficialRules

oftheGame

butwith

mandatory

adaptationsto

reinforcekey

technical&

tactical

concepts

(1st

half,half-

courtMan-

to-Man

defense,2nd

halfanyzone

but6:0still

mandatoryforHS/Futures

Championships

Yes

2court

referees

scorer&

time-keeper

Teensshould

meet4times

aweekfor90

minuteseach

time.

Training&Game

Regulartraining

(4-5timesaweek)

Regular

Competition

Season(20-30

gamesperyear)

MantoMan

defense(half-

court)mandatory

duringfirsthalfof

eachgame,2nd

halfanyzone

but6:0.

Motorskills

development

continueswith

anaccenton

speed,agility,

muscular

strengthusing

ownweight,

partner,

medicineballs,

elasticbands

anaerobic

endurance

usinginterval

training







subjectedtoUSATHSecondary

ScoutingforYouthNational

Teams.

motivation

temper

controlof

emotions

attitude

workethics

balancing

family,school,

social&sport

responsibilitie

VI

16-18

Youth

OfficialRules

oftheGame

butwith

optional

adaptationsto

reinforcekey

technical&

tacticalconcepts;

preferably

aggressivezone

defensessuch

as5:1,3:2:1,

3:3

Yes

Youthplayersshouldmeet

4-5timesa

weekfor90

minuteseach

time.

Training&Game

AsLevelV

Regular

Strengthand

Conditioning

beginsbased

onindividual

needs,playing

positionsbut

withfocusonincreasingbody

mass,explosive

power,speed,

vertical

jumpingability

flexibility







subjectedtoUSATHUltimate

ScoutingforJunior/SeniorNationalTeams.

AsLevelV

plus

handling

increased

trainingload

rivalry

individual

mentalpreparation

(routines)for

games

dealingwith

adversity

duringmatche


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VII

17-21

Juniors

OfficialRules

oftheGame

Yes

Juniorplayers

shouldtrain5

timesaweek

for90

minuteseach

time.

Training&Game

Increased

trainingload(5-7

timesaweek)

Increased

numberofregular

&post-season

championship

matches(30-40

peryear)

Strength&

Conditioning

aimedat

improving

explosiveness,

muscular

strengthand

anaerobic

endurance,

injury

prevention,

maintenanceof

flexibility,

agility&speed






reachtheageof21.

AsLevelVI

plus

intrinsic

motivation

self-

confidence&

security

mental

balanceand

control

deliverance

underphysical

andemotional

stress

VIII

21+(W)

&

22+(M)

Seniors

OfficialRules

oftheGame

Yes

Senior

players

shouldtrain

asoftenas6

timesaweek

for90-120

minuteseach

time.

Game&Training

Competitionsbecomemost

prevalenttraining

mean(40-60+

gamesperseason

Trainingserves

asasupport&

maintenance

mechanism

AsLevelVII

plusaddressing

individual

needs

AsdefinedinthespecificHigh

Performanceadulthandballtraining

AsLevelVII

plusadaptability

todemandsof

various

positionsand

rolesanathlet

mayplayinhis

cluband/or

NationalTeam

starting&

supportingfamily

maternity


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SpaceprohibitsaddressingspecificdetailsofbestpracticesforcoachinghandballintheUnitedStatesincluding,butnotlimitedto,structureof

practicesession,seasonalandannualprogramdesign,drilldesign,periodizationoftraining,teachingforms,teachingmethods,principlesof

teachingskills,theoryandmethodologyofstrengthandconditioning,teammanagement,programmanagement,etc.Thosetopicsandmore

willbeasubjectofmulti-levelandmulti-yeareducationandcertificationprogram.However,includedinTable5arethemostvital

characteristicsoftheidealXXIcenturyAmericanhandballplayer.Wehopeitwillprovokealotofsoul-searching,thinking,andsubsequentactiononseveralfrontsofplayerdevelopment.Goodluckinyourdailyeffortstohelpathletesreachtheirownuniquehumanandhandball

potentialandpleasecontactusatanytimeshouldyouhavemorequestions,comments,concerns,recommendationsaboutthisandanyother

handballrelatedtopic.

Table3:DesirableindividualandGroup/TeamSkillSetsperdevelopmentallevel/agecategory

DesirableSkillsSetsandKnowledge

LevelIII

Handball1

U-12

LevelIV

Handball2

U-14

LevelV

USATHCadets

U-16/17

LevelVI

USATHYouth

U-17/18

LevelsVII&VIII

USATHJuniors

U-20/21&SNTs

IndividualOffensiveSkills/Concepts StanceandFootwork

Starts,stops,runningforward/backwardindifferentdirections&with

variedspeed/rhythm,jumpingvertically/horizontally,turns,side-stepping,

pistonmovement,etc.

I

P

P

P

M

Passing&Catching

Catching:high,mid-high,low,fromtheground&mid-air,situational,one

hand&twohands

I

P

P

P/M

M

Passingoverhandinplace,facingpartner I P P/M M MPassingoverhandwhilerunningindifferentdirections I P P P MPassingoverhandwithpistonmovement I P P MPassingoverheadwhilerunningforward(fast-break) I I P P MSituationalpasses:underhand(1),wrist(2),bounce(3),behind(4),mid-air(5),

two-hands(6) I(1,2,3) P(1,2,3)

I(4,5,6)

P

(1,2,3,4,5,6)

P/M

Dribbling/Bouncing

inplace(1)&whilerunning(2)I P P P/M M

Shooting(nametakesfromplayersmovementandhispositioninrelationto

theground

inplace(directfree-throw&penaltyshot)

I P P P P/M


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runningshot I P P P/M Msetshot(variousheights&avoidance) I P P P/Mjumpshot(vertical&horizontal,avoidance,hip,fromWingandBackcourt

positions,after1-2-3steps,right&wrongfoot,twolegstake-off)I P P P P/M

special/situationalshots:dive(1),lob(2),spin(3),rebound(4),backward(5)

I(1,2,3,4) P(1,2,3,4)I(5) P(1,2,3,4,5) P/M

Fakes(withoutaball&withball)

singlefake(front&back)I P P P P/M

doublefake(front&back) I P P P/Mspin/turnfake I P P P/Mpassfakes(pass-pass,pass-shotcombinations) I P P P/Mshotfakes(fakeshot-pass,fakeoneshot-shootusinganothershot) I P P P/Mfakebychangingtempo,direction,stopping I P P P/M Mfakebywindmillorswimmove I P P P/M

Screens/Picksfront,side,back,without&withball)

I I P P P

Breakingfreefromadefender (intypical2vs.2situation,without&with

ball)

pullaside(seeTable4,diagramA)

I P P P/M M

pullback(seeTable4,diagramB) I P P P/M Mrun-in(seeTable4,diagramC) I P P P/M Mrun-out(seeTable4,diagramD I P P P/M Mrun-behind(seeTable4,diagramE) I P P P/M Mrun-around(seeTable4,diagramF) I P P P/M M

run-infront(seeTable4,diagramG) I P P P/M Mpick&roll I P P/M Mattackinggaps(withball)toscore&creatingoverloadsituationsby

engaging2defendersandpassingtheballincontactwithactivedefense I P P/M M

IndividualDefensiveSkills/Concepts Stance,Positioning&Footwork

ReadyorbasicdefensivepositionI P P P/M M

Positioning(betweenowngoalandanopponentwithoutorwithball) I P P P/M MFootwork:side-stepping,runningforward/backwardindifferentdirections I P P P/M M


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&withvariedspeed/rhythmandoftenchangesinmovementpatterns,

hedging&pulling-back,etc.

guardingshootingarm I P P P P/Mblocking I P P P P/Minterceptingpasses

I P P P P/Mstealingballfromanopponentholdingordribblingtheball I P P P P/Mreactingtooffensivefakes I I P P P/Mmarkingloose&tight,controllingspace,counting,shifting,switching/taking

overI I P P P/M

guardinglineplayers I P P P/Mquickretreatandorganizingdefensiveformation I P P P P/M

GoalkeepingSkills/Concepts Stance,Positioning,BodyMovements&Footwork

BasicStanceandpositionvariationsdependingonspecificspotinthegoal

suchaswingpositionorpenaltyshot,free-throworfast-break,etc.

I P P P P/M

Footwork:side-stepping,runningforward/backward,starts/stops,falling/

diving,jumping,rolling,tumbling,etc.I P P P P/M

SavingShots(catching,deflectingballwitharms,legs&torso)

Savinglow/mid/highshotsfromBackcourtpositionsI P P P P

Savinglow/mid/highshotsfromWingpositions I P P P PSavinglow/mid/highshotsfromCirclepositions I P P P PSavingpenaltyshots I P P P PPassing(fastthrow-off&fast-break) I P P P PInterceptingpasses I P P P PCommunication&Cooperationwithowndefense(marking&blocking)

I P P PLimiting/Cuttingshootingangle I P P P

Group/TeamOffensiveSkills/Concepts Counter-attackorFast-break

startingfrombasicdefensiveformations:man-to-mandefense(1),zone

defense(2),combinationdefense(3)

I(1) P(1)

I(2)

P(1,2)

I(3)

P(1,2,3) M(1)

P(2,3)

waves:1st

(winningtheballandfirstpass),2nd

(buildingnumerical

advantage),3rd

(finishingtheplayortransitioningtopositionalattack)I(1,2) I(1,2,3) P P P

solvingbasicsituationswithoutandwithchangingpositionsandwithout

andwithsettingscreens(1x0,1x1,2x1,2x2,3x2,3x3)I P P P P/M


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PositionalAttack

positions(wing,circle,backcourt)I P P P P/M

attackingwithoutchangingpositions(perposition)directlyatdefender&

betweentwodefenders(creatingoverloadsituation)I P P P P/M

attackingwithchangingpositionswithball(1),withoutball,including

emptycrosses(2),againstball(3)tosupportattackingteammate&createoverload/numericaladvantagesituation

I(1,2) P(1,2)

I(3)

P(1,2,3) P(1,2,3) P(1,2,3)

cooperationwithclosestpartners(W-BC-P,LB-CB-RB)andsolvingbasic

situationsinsmallgroups(2x1,2x2,3x2,3x3,4x3)usingopenendings I P P P

fundamentalprinciplesofattackingagainsthalf-courtman-to-mandefense

without&withchangingpositionsandwithout&withscreensI P P P/M P/M

fundamentalprinciplesofattackingin2-1-3or3-3formationusingopen(A)

andclosed(B)endingsagainstzonedefense:6:0(1),5:1(2),4:2(3),3:2:1(4)

andcombinationdefenses5+1(5),4+2(6)

I(A1,A2) P(A1,A2)

I(A3,A4)

P(A1,2,3,4)

I(B1,2,3,4)

I(A5,A6)

P(A1.2,3,4,5,6)

I(B5,B6)

fundamentalprinciplesofattackingin2-2-2or4-2formationusingopen(A)

andclosed(B)endingsagainstzonedefense:6:0(1),5:1(2),4:2(3),3:2:1(4)

andcombinationdefenses5+1(5),4+2(6)

I(A1,A2) P(A1,A2)

I(A3,A4)

P(A1,2,3,4)

I(B1,2,3,4)I(A5,A6)

P(A1,2,3,4,5,6)

I(B5,B6)

principlesofattackingduringnumericaladvantagesituations(6x5,6x4):

(1)frombasic0:6or1:5or(2)from2-1-3/2-2-2formationsI(1) I(2) P P P

principlesofattackingduringnumericaldisadvantagesituations(5x6,4x6) I P P Pfixedfragmentsofattack:free-throw,penaltyshot,corner,etc. I P P P P/M

Group/TeamDefensiveSkills/Concepts MantoManDefense

full-court&half-courtmarkingloose&tightwithoutswitching/takingoverI P P P/M P/M

full-court&half-courtmarkingloose&tightwithswitching/takingover I P P P P/M

ZoneDefensesandCombinationDefenses principlesofdefendingin1:5formation I P P P/M Mprinciplesofdefendingin3:3and/or3:2:1formations I P P Pprinciplesofdefendingin5:1and/or6:0formations I P P Pprinciplesofdefendingin4:2formation I P Pprinciplesofdefendingin5+1and4+2formations I P P Pprinciplesofdefendingin3+3and/or4:1+1formations I P Pprinciplesofdefendingduringnumericalsuperioritysituations(6x5,6x4)

againstvariouspositionalattackformationsI P P P P/M


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principlesofdefendingduringnumericalinferioritysituations(5x6,4x6)

againstvariouspositionalattackformationsI P P P P/M

principlesofdefendingduringfixedfragmentsofattack:penaltyshot,direct

free-throw,wallblockingI P P P P/M

HandballKnowledge Playingcourtandequipment I P P/M M MBasicsofofficiating(oncourtandtimekeeper/scorerresponsibilities) I P P PProcesstechnical/tacticalconceptspresented&explainedvisually/verbally

onhandballmagnetic&drawingboard I P P/M M

Warm-up&Cool-downroutinesbefore&andafterpractice/game I P P P P/MBasicRulesandSafety I P P P/M MHandballToday(history,USATH,IHF,EHF,PATHF,Olympics,World

Championships,Europeanprofessionalleagues,gamecharacteristicsandits

conditioningdemands,etc.)

I P P P

OtherSupplementalKnowledge ProperNutrition I P P P PFundamentalsofsportscience(singlepractice,season,training&rest

relationship,trainingload:volumevs.intensity,IRM,set/repetition/weight,

ABCoftrainingmethods/forms:repetition,interval,submax,circuit,strength

vs.power,aerobicvs.anaerobic,testing,elementsoffitnesssuchas

flexibility,speed,agility,jumpingability,strength,endurance,

I P P P

Anti-doping(USADA) I P P

Legend:IintroducePPracticeMMaster


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Table4presentsinagraphicformsixfundamentalwaystobreakfreefromadefenderintypical2vs.2situationswithoutandwithball.Allsix

variantsshouldbemasteredbyallplayersastheywillusethemrepeatedlyduringmatcheseverchangingsituationsonthecourt.

Table4:Fundamentalwaysofbreakingfreefromadefender

A B C D E F G

Pull-aside Pull-back Run-in Run-out Run-behind Run-around Run-infront


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Table5:SelectedkeycharacteristicsofmodernAmericanhandballplayerIdealModel

IntellectualComposition TechnicalPreparation TacticalPreparation PhysicalPreparation MentalPreparation

Key

features

Fastprocessingof

information(verbal/non-

verbal&visual)highlydevelopedcritical

thinkingskills(synthesisand

analysis,drawingown

conclusions)

independenceinmaking

decisionsandsolving

problems

innovativeandcreative

masterofcourtwisdom

widestpossiblerangeof

individualoffensiveand

defensiveskillsacquiredatearlystagesofdevelopment

tobecoupled,atmaturity,

withhighlyadaptedand/or

modifiedandindividualized

technicalarsenal

capableofplayingatleast2

positions

capableofusingeffectively

bothhandsforpassing,

faking&shooting

ballfeltasfullyintegratedpartofthebody

masterofadaptation

highlyproficientin

playingaggressive

extendeddefensivesystems

highlytrainedinsolving

offensivesituationswith

openandclosedendings

masterofimprovisation

Wellroundedbutwith

superiorityin:

power&explosivenessanaerobicendurance

masterofself-preservation

perseverance

copingwellwithstress

andadversecircumstances

warrior,assassin

conquerorattitude

focus/re-focusskills

unsurpassedself-

efficacy,self-confidence,

self-motivation

risktaking(calculated)

masterofcontrol

Thefollowingsupplementaltoolsareeitheralreadyinplaceoroughttobecomeavailableverysoon:

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Videolibraryofselectedstrengthandconditioningexercisesincludingdemonstrationofcorrecttechniquesandrecommendedmethodologicalapplicationsperagegroup(underdevelopment)

Detailedinformationaboutformat,testing,andstandardsforUSATeamHandballPrimary(U-14),Secondary(U16),andUltimate(U-18)scoutingprogramtobelaunchedin2012.

Finally,asuncomfortable,inconvenientanduncannyitmayfeel,thereisabsolutelynosciencebasednorpracticebasedevidenceofafast

trackforhighachieverstobecomemastersintheirfields.Tothecontrary,asMalcolmGladwellinhisbestsellerOutliersputin:researchers

andpractitionersinvarietyoffieldshavesettledonwhattheybelieveisthemagicnumberoffortrueexpertise:tenthousandhours.

Theemergingpicturefromsuchstudiesisthattenthousandhoursofpracticeisrequiredtoachievethelevelofmasteryassociatedwithbeing

aworld-classexpertinanything.Instudyafterstudy,ofcomposers,basketballplayers,fictionwriters,iceskaters,concertpianists,chess

players,mastercriminals,andwhathaveyou,thisnumbercomesupagainandagain.Ofcourse,thisdoesntaddresswhysomepeopleget

moreoutoftheirpracticesessionsthanothersdo.Butnoonehasyetfoundacaseinwhichtrueworld-classexpertisewasaccomplishedinless

time,writestheneurologistDanielLevitin.The10,000HOURRULEsendsveryclearandstrongmessagetousallinvolvedinhandball.

Handballmustevolveintoyeararoundactivity.Weneedtoadoptthe10,000hoursruleofdedicatedpractice/performanceasascientifically

provennumberrequiredtoachieveathleticmastery.Basedonthisnumberandeither3or4OlympicCycles(12or16yearshorizon),weshould

workbackwardsandestablishminimumcontacthoursperyearperagegroupcategoryforourplayerstotrain&playifwewantstartthinking

realisticallyaboutbecomingthebestintheworldby2022or2026.Hereisabreakdownofhowmuchaplayerstartingtodaymust

practice/playtobecomehandballmasterbasedon12and16yearsofdevelopmentaleffort:

3OlympicCyclesor12years 4OlympicCyclesor16years

10,000hrs.dividedby12years=833,33hrs./year 10,000hrs.dividedby16years=625hrs./year

833,33hrs.dividedby12months=69,4hrs./month 625hrs.dividedby12months=39,06hrs./month

69,4hrs.dividedby25days=2,77hoursperday 39,06hrs.dividedby25days=1,56hrsperday

Ifweentera14yearsoldboyorgirlintoourpipelinetoday,heorshewillpotentiallybecomeamasterfulplayerattheageof30havinghad

practicedforthepast16yearsatleast90minutesdaily,onaverage,for25fivedaysoutofeachmonthandofeachconsecutiveyears.Those

numbersshouldbetakenseriouslyandturnedintoanactionplanofbuildinganinfrastructureaswellastrainingregimenenabling,intime,our

youngathletestobecomingthebesttheycanbeandreachingtheirpotential.

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USATH Athlete Development Pipeline Model Application Guidelines