By Ben Shear

This downloadable Long Term Athletic Development chart suggests ways to focus on the young life of anyone who might turn out to be an "athlete." (While chronological ages are given, estimating physiologic age may prove to be more accurate to actual developmental needs.)

Its structured approach bellies some of the more unstructured coaching and playing suggestions made. Will it be the difference in increasing the number of US athletes winning Olympic medals? Time will tell. In the mean time, kids of all ages might just have a Bigger Love For Sports.

Click the link below to download our Long Term Athletic Development Chart in the PDF format.

Long Term Athletic Development Chart