Be Remarkable

Long Term Athlete Development Plan

Branksome Basketball
Scoping Sequence

Creating the LEGACY

From the Streets to the Stadium

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LTSD Plan Formula

Excellent Resources + Excellent Delivery through a Disciplinary, Transdisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Approach, Essential Elements and IB learner profile + Excellent Opportunity Best v Best + Maximum Quality Time = Branksome Long Term Sport Development Success Disciplinary when an athlete understands a given topic/problem/issue/event through one Discipline. Transdisciplinary - when athletes understand a given topic/problem/issue/event by moving through the four corners of sport (perhaps more than one at a time) without realizing it. Interdisciplinary - when two or more disciplines are utilized to make connections to the learning. Athletes understand a given topic/problem/issue/event in terms of the four corners of sport.

1.Excellent Resources Branksome Hall Asia provide world class sporting facilities and coaches. All academy teams are expected to participate in SAQ (Speed Agility and Quickness) and Fitness Program, Sport Nutrition and Technical Analysis is also incorporated into the academy programs. 2. Excellent Delivery - Recognising the 7 Stages of Development Through our Branksome Hall Asia Co-curricular Program, students will have the opportunity to work with our faculty team and professional coaches across a range of sporting codes. They will develop the four corners of sport (Fundamental Movement, Technical/Tactical, Game Understanding, PSME) through a transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach, whilst embracing the essential elements and IB learner profiles. Each academy program has been designed to recognise the diffierent stages of developemnt, through a player centered approach according to the sport focus. The 7 stages of develepement are: Stage 1: Active Start (JK Gr 2 Stage 2: FUN-damental (Gr 3 4) Stage 3 Learn to Train (Gr 5 6) Stage 4 Train to Train (Gr 6 8) Stage 5 Train to Compete (Gr 9 12) Stage 6 Train to Win (Gr 12+) Stage 7: Active for Life (Everyone) 3. Excellent Opportunity Best v Best Balanced Competition Students have the opportunity to trial out through a Talent ID program and join a range of sports academies and activities. Through a co-curricular and academy program, students can find an interest and develop a talent. Competing in the residence sport program, interhouse events, social clan days, sports exchanges, sport festivals, local leagues and national conferences, competition and social participations is well balanced in all its diversity. 4. Maximum Quality Time Branksome are investing time to recruit, develop and retain students within sport to create life long learners.

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Is there a need for a Long Term Athlete Development Plan?

Throughout the seven stages of sport development, as highlighted in the LTSD Plan, LTAD supports training, competition, and recovery based on developmental age the physical, mental and emotional maturation of the individual rather than chronological age. It is therefore athlete-centered in that it is designed to serve the best inter ests of each athletes long-term development, encouraging growth in skills and achievement while ensuring each individual remains engaged in sport.

Fig.1.1 Combining Teaching Progression and LTAD Plan Summary

Fig 1.2 Sports that Contribute to Fundamental Development Analysis

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Stage 1: Active Start JK Gr 2

Active Start Basketball Program Guidelines
Without the basic movement skills, a child will have difficulty participating in any sport. For example, to enjoy basketball and soccer the simple skill of catching must be mastered. However, it is certainly not appropriate for parents and coaches to place toddlers into a sport exclusive athlete program. Young children should be exposed to many activities such as learning to swim, run and kick a ball. Developing the basic tools first is vital prior to starting a specialized program. Physical activity is essential for healthy child development. Among its other benefits, physical activity: Enhances development of brain function, coordination, social skills, gross motor skills, emotions, leadership and imagination. Helps children to build confidence and positive self-esteem. Helps to build strong bones and muscles. Improves flexibility, develops good posture and balance, fitness, reduces stress and sleep. Promotes healthy lifestyle Helps children learn to move skillfully and enjoy being active for life

Physical activity should be fun and a part of the childs daily routine. Organized physical activity and active play are particularly important for the healthy development of children if they are to acquire habits of life-long activity. Skill development in the FUN-damentals stage should be well structured, positive and FUN! By passing the specialized skill development in the FUN-damentals stage is detrimental to the childs future engagement in physical activity and sport. If children later decide to leave the competitive stream, the skills they acquire during the FUN-damentals stage will benefit them when they engage in recreational activities, enhancing their quality of life and health.

Remember to:
Instill a love of sport and being physically active. Introduce sport with the appropriate sized equipment and playing area with children aged five and six. Introduce hand-eye coordination Introduce, prioritize and promote a variety of fundamental movement skills. Promote self- confidence in an enjoyable, safe environment Introduce fundamental movement skills (walking, running, jumping, wheeling, catching, throwing). Introduce fundamental motor skills (agility, balance, coordination and reaction speed). Introduce perceptual, awareness and stability skills.

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Recommendations
Provide organized physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day. Provide unstructured physical activity active play that promotes fitness and movement skills. Provide parents and caregivers with age-appropriate information Provide physical activity every day regardless of the weather. Ensure that children acquire movement skills that build towards more complex movements. These skills help lay the foundation for lifelong physical activity. Encourage basic movement skills. Focus on improving basic movement skills such as running, jumping, twisting, wheeling, kicking, throwing and catching. These motor skills are the building blocks for more complex movements. Design activities that help children to feel competent and comfortable participating in a variety of fun and challenging sports and activities. Ensure that games for young children are non-competitive and focus on participation. All physical activity should be in a safe, stimulating, fun and enjoyable learning environment. Programs should use a variety of modified games, equipment and facilities to emphasize the development of fundamental movement and motor skills. All participants should be actively involved and engaged.

Activities should include: Chasing games Catching games with a wide range of soft objects and balls of different sizes. Throwing games using right hand and left hand with objects that can fit into the childs hand Jumping games - two foot jumps, one foot jumps - how high How far can they jump using imagination to make a game

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Stage 2 The FUN-damentals Gr 3 4

Fundamental Basketball Program Guideline
The goal at this level is to learn fundamental movement skills through basketball in a positive fun way. The participants will be introduced to very basic fundamental basketball skills. It is not to win, but rather to have fun while playing sports and ensuring success. The intended emphasis should be focused on giving children the basic fundamental movement skills; agility, balance, coordination and speed; thereby making them physically literate. Providing these basic athletic skills will build a base for the child that will enable her to develop to their full physical potential in later years.

Key Focus
Fundamental

General, overall development Runs, jumps, throws with both hands, skipping, weaving, dodging, hopping etc. Perceptual, stability and time-spatial awareness skills Rhythm Hand-eye co-ordination, ABCs of athleticism agility, balance, coordination, speed Introduction to generic sport tactics (use of speed, power, endurance) Speed, power, endurance, and flexibility through the use of a wide variety of games. Develop an awareness of as many sports as possible and promote a life-long love of sport and physical activity Pivoting-front and reverse

Technical
Ready Position, Stance Vision - play with eyes up Ball control, stationary dribbling, dribbling on the move (running, sliding, walking, change of direction, starts, stops, low, high) Stationary passing, passing on the move Passing and receiving stationary and on the move Squaring feet and shoulders to sight the target Push with both legs Follow through with and without the ball Lay-up from different distances

Game Understanding and Playing Principles

Introduction to simple rules, modified games and ethics of basketball 2v2, 3v3, SSG, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU)

Basic Offensive Concepts

Moving the ball towards your offensive basket Support in front, behind and side of player with the ball Play through, around and over opposition

Basic Defensive Concepts

Knowing when you are on defense individually and as a team Screen the player and basket when out of possession

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Mental
Reinforce a positive attitude to sport Introduce self-confidence Introduce concentration skills Encourage positive reinforcement from coaches and parents Introduce the concept of perseverance and resilience

Lifestyle
Encourage involvement in multiple sports Teach safety Enjoyment and fun Promote fair play Embrace a positive attitude towards activity and participation Promote teamwork and personal interaction skills

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Stage 3: Learn to Train Gr 5 - 6

Learn to Train Basketball Program Guideline
This is the major motor learning stage. During this time, children are developmentally ready to acquire the fundamental movement skills that are the foundation of all athletic development. The basic skills should be mastered, but participation in other sports is still encouraged. Young athletes at this stage need to learn how to train at its most basic level. They should be introduced to the basic technical/tactical skills and ancillary capacities including: warm up and cool down, stretching, hydration and nutrition, recovery and regeneration and mental preparation.
Focus on the developmental process not outcome or competition

Key Focus
Fundamental
Further develop all fundamental movement skills. Develop flexibility, agility, and change of direction skills. Develop strengthusing the childs body weight Develop endurance through games and relays. Skip rope using different kinds of footwork Throw with one or two hands using different kinds of throws. Adapt to changing rhythms. Maintain balance in different situations. Perform multi- tasks at the same time.

To be able to: React quickly to multiple signals, Have good multi- directional running techniques Decision making skills Coordination in the form of timed contests/games or competitions context.

Technical
Ready Position With and without ball Movement - change of direction, change of pace and faking Vision - play with eyes up, scanning Footwork - pivoting both sides Jump stops, stride stops Stationary and on the move - dribbling with left and right hand at varying speeds and directions Basic stationary, on the move and against opposition passes (chest, bounce, overhead) Introduce BEEF (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow through), concepts of shooting Lay-up technique

Tactical
Movement on and off the ball to create and exploit space to turn, receive, shoot or pass Spacing between players on attack and defense Defensive and attacking positioning, individually and as a team Retrieve and recover Give and Go When? Where? How? 360 support When? Where? How? Counter attack

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Game Understanding and Playing Principles

Encourage unstructured, recreational play. TGFU Modified games 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 3v2, 4v2, 4v3, 4v4 - Triple threat stance, squaring up to the basket, reading opponent Ball and foot fakes Guarding the ball, player and basket see the three corners of the court Note: More time should be spent on offensive concepts than defensive concepts.

Mental
Mental preparation Goal setting and practice fro a purpose Encourage perseverance, resilience, self-confidence, concentration

Lifestyle
Encourage multi-sports Encourage sport for life Embrace discipline and structure to training Embrace teamwork

Stage 4:Train to Train Gr 6 8

The physical capacities that need to be trained are now completely dependent on the developmental age of the individual. Coaches must be aware of the differences in maturation rates and allow for appropriate accommodation. The goal at this stage is to continue to build the athletic base.

Key Focus
Fundamental
Further developing levels of speed, stamina, strength and suppleness. Skip rope using different kinds of footwork. Throw with one or two hands varying the technique Adapt to changing rhythms. Maintain balance in different situations. Perform several tasks at the same time. Develop fine motor skills and importance of precision and accuracy Develop athletics-specific skills and fitness

Speed, Agility, Quickness React quickly to multiple signals, Have good multi- directional running techniques Decision Making Skills Refine reaction speed, time-space analysis and coordination under more difficult conditions. Co-ordination in the form of timed contests and games or competitions scenarios.

Technical
Refine handling skills Refine Stances - offensive ready, defensive Refine movement - starting, stopping, change of direction Refine footwork - Agility, Balance and Coordination (ABCs) Refine vision and awareness scanning

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Refine and develop dribbling with speed, control, change of direction, retreat, and change of pace with the right and left hand unopposed and opposed Increase reaction time and scanning, vision and awareness Increase passing and combinations of play, draw playing, fakes, pass and move Develop shot-ready techniques - catch and shoot from a pass in a variety of directions Refine BEEF and shooting form/ lay ups opposed and unopposed at different speeds, angles and levels Create and exploit space, running off the ball, 360 support in a range of positions 1 v1 skills and skill combinations to beat opponent with a range of multiple maneuvers

Tactical
Develop combinations of offensive play on the transition including movement and mobility of the ball, use of lanes and possible outlets Develop defensive play on the transition, contesting the shot, rebounds, box out, deny space and time, delay opponent, triple threat, Recognize the difference between safe side, ball side Develop variety of offensive organization styles Develop variety of defensive organization styles, screens, Develop individual and team attacking and defending principles Develop a range of attacking and defensive combinations according to the strengths and weaknesses of the team and opponent

Game Understanding and Playing Principles

Encourage recreational play. 3v3, 4v4, out numbered games scenarios, SSG and TGFU Modified games Introduce 5v5 game creating the need to learn team systems and position specialization Introduction to basic pre-game preparation, on-course focus planning, and performance monitoring (i.e., evaluating competitive performances)

One Attack Concepts

Zone offensive and defensive concepts plus zone press and press break concepts will be introduced after the players have acquired the necessary player to player defensive and offensive concepts. Develop global basketball players rather than positional players by: Using player-to-player concepts to attack zone Handle double teams, run & jump Passing to enable offensive efficiency Expand use of dribble Advance ball, pass to post, improve angle, penetrate, retreat, control

Zone Offensive Concepts

Using player-to-player concepts to attack zone (proper spacing, penetration principles, cutting, sealing, picks and screens) Passing to enable offensive efficiency (ball reversal, fakes) Introduce and develop specific zone concepts (overload, flatten the zone, use of gaps and seams)

Zone Defensive Concepts

Introduce zone defensive concepts as opposed to zone defensive systems

Press and Press Breaks

Introduce and develop pressing pick up points Introduce trapping concepts (pressure defense)

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Introduce concepts to breaking traps and pressing defenses (press breaks and pressure releases)

Mental
Encourage goal-setting skills in relation to training Embrace imagery skills to improve performance Encourage relaxation skills Encourage patience, self-control, concentration and positive attitude

Lifestyle
Teach importance of a balanced diet Encourage a personal training diary to manage time, record performance, planning and periodization Encourage rest and recovery techniques Embrace teamwork and positive communication Promote discipline and personal responsibility

Stage 5:Train to Compete Gr 9 12

During the Train to Compete stage, high intensity individual and sport-specific training is provided to athletes all year round. The major objective is to learn to compete under any kind of circumstance. Athletes, who are now proficient at performing both basic and sport-specific skills, learn to perform these skills under a variety of competitive conditions during training. At this stage of development the serious athlete will be focused and determined to be the best player she can become. Athletes need significant amounts of technical and tactical feedback if they are to properly develop skills. Athletes must train at a high level of intensity and must be challenged to improve in a range of realistic game specific scenarios.

Key Focus
Fundamental
Embrace personal style Encourage movement, control, synchronization, and rhythm Develop performance under more complex conditions and increase demands Develop individual fitness, recovery, psychological, and technical development programs Strength To further develop strength. To develop explosive-strength and to introduce explosive-strength endurance Speed, Agility, Quickness To move and run fast in specific situations. To master multi-directional movements. To have the capacity to accelerate, decelerate and change direction quickly Co-ordination skills To take advantage of the physical qualities Suppleness To master the stretching techniques

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Technical
Develop a high level of proficiency Develop sport-specific technical and skills under competitive conditions and at high intensity to include: Dribbling - Stationary and Moving Passing and Catching Shooting Lay-up Skills 1-on-1 Post Moves (taught towards end of the stage) Movement with and without the ball Introduce other screening situations Defensive stance on the ball Rebounding Importance of communication Develop an individualization of skills: personal style Develop consistency and control under a variety of environments Involve competition simulation training Introduce event-specific technical and tactical preparation Develop skills under competitive conditions Increase training intensities Introduce skill variations and advanced tactics under a variety of competitive conditions

Tactical
Focus on event and distance specific tactical preparation Involve principles of aggressive and passive tactical strategies Develop an athletes ability to plan and assess competition Develop an athletes ability to adapt to different competitive situations Develop an athletes ability to observe and adapt to opponents Develop transition and organization in offence and defense Develop penetration and pressing

Game Understanding and Playing Principles

Competition preparation, on-course focus planning, and performance monitoring (i.e., evaluating competitive performances)

Intelligent Movement is based on:

Players ability to read and react to defensive positioning Location of the ball Players should not watch ball until ready to receive it-they should watch their defender Movement of defense

Principles of Zone Offence

Attacking GAPS of the zone Taking defense away from their positions Ball reversals Use of the high post Posts must look for screening, sealing and exit cut opportunities

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Defense in the Half Court - Player-to-Player

Attack penetration Keep the ball out of post Defend all screening situations Deny post position Deny ball reversal

Principles of Zone Defense

Communicate on every pass Everyone moves on every pass Hands up, take up space Keep ball out of high post Proper spacing

Mental
Encourage personal responsibility and involvement in decision-making Refine focus and thought control self talk/verbal and environmental cues Refine goal-setting skills Consolidate performance routines and pre-competition preparation Refine imagery skills (competition, different situations/problems, practicing strategies, game specific scenarios) Develop skills for anxiety control and relaxation

Lifestyle
Continue personal diaries Plan career/long term sport options university sponsorship Increased knowledge on hydration and sport nutrition Focus on preparation for different environments e.g. heat/cold/rain/altitude Refine overuse injury prevention, rest and recovery strategies

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Stage 6:Train to Win Gr 12+

At this point the athlete should have a very good understanding of all the sport specific skills and the sport-specific fitness that is required to be successful. The athlete should understand that a great deal of time must be spent refining these skills in order to be competitive at the highest levels. The athletes must also understand that they must train at a high level of intensity under game/pressure situations in order to continue to improve.

Key Focus
Fundamental
Develop a personal and team style/ formation/ system of play Insist movement is executed at a high level with perfect form and speed Insist performance is consistent and precise Encourage high workloads with increasing intensity. Develop individual fitness, recovery and psychological programs

Technical
Ensure refinement of sports specific skills Include event-/competition-specific training skills that are automatic Develop the ability to improvise with skills The goal is to execute the game at a higher speed with a high level of consistency Review, emphasize, develop and refine: Dribbling Passing and catching Shooting form 1-on-1 skills - post and perimeter Cutting to get open in the post and on the perimeter Setting and reading screens Defensive stance and guarding the ball Defensive stance away from the ball Rebounding skills - offensive and defensive

Tactical
Develop effective competition strategies Adapt strategies to situation Model all possible aspects of performance in training Perform to strengths, exploit weaknesses of opponents Prepare position-specific technical and tactical sessions Develop sport-specific and position-specific technically and tactically Prepare mentally for competition Develop sport skill variations and advanced tactics during training Develop technical development programs to suit individual athletes

Game Understanding and Playing Principles

Develop playing skills under competitive conditions Introduce Plan A, Plan B and Plan C playing systems What ifs? Scenarios

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Refine Offensive Concepts

Half court offence (set plays) including playing without the ball Concept-based offence Penetration and kick passes Setting and reading screens Passing and relocating Effective use of dribble Attacking pressure defense Principles of zone offence Entering ball to the post Post movement

Refine Defensive Concepts

Organization of transition Half court concepts - man and zone Tactical considerations to defend opponents strengths Full court principles Forcing the ball

Mental
Promote independent decision-making Develop athletes capable of working in a team environment Consolidate and refine mental skills and routines Promote refocusing plans and coping strategies Promote the will to win and drive for competition Consolidate the ability to concentrate and refocus

Lifestyle
Increase knowledge on all areas related to personal well-being Include frequent breaks Insist on self-monitoring personal diaries Include a fully integrated sport, career and life plan University Sponsorships

Developmental Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
After 10-15 years of training, it is practically impossible to increase the volume of training for an athlete. Therefore the quality/intensity and sport/individual specificity of training should be increased.

Basic Characteristics
Physiologically the body reaches maturity during this phase Final skeletal maturation occurs at age 17-19 for females

Performance Capabilities
All physiological systems are fully trainable.

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Implications for the Coach

Coaches should use advanced physical training techniques and programs to ensure maximum adaptation and to minimize injuries Coaches should ensure that all muscle groups and body alignments are well balanced, and complemented by optimum flexibility ranges Coaches, when designing training programs should understand the mental and physical state of the athletes insist on medicals prior to pre-season training Coaches should be careful to monitor training to ensure that over-training and overstress are eliminated Regular appropriate medical monitoring should be conducted with additional blood tests for female athletes to prevent iron deficiency throughout the season

Taking the Next Step

High performing athletes at this stage face conditions that are very often unique:
The continual pursuit of performance excellence Becoming a world-class athlete and representing at the highest level of international competition. The commitment and passion to play for multiple years. Accepting different roles within the team. Taking personal responsibility for the continual development and implementation of: Yearly training plans Personal improvement plans Adjusting to the lifestyle of a professional athlete Playing in a foreign country. Accepting the responsibilities, expectations, and dealing with the pressures. Dealing with agents. Cultural adjustments; language, food, and local customs. Financial planning. Social aspect of their lives; family, friends, and personal relationships. Preparing to make the transition from being a high performance player to some other aspect of the game - coach, referee, administrator or an active for life player. Continual life-long involvement in the growth and development of the sport Being a mentor to others

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Stage 7: Active 4 Life

The age of transition from competitive sport to life-long physical activity is critical. The objective is to ensure a smooth transition from an athletes competitive career to lifelong physical activity and participation in sport.

Key Focus
The Branksome Basketball Academy Program needs to ensure a smooth:
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Transition from one sport to another Transition from one aspect of the volleyball to another Transition from competitive volleyball to recreational activities Transition from competitive volleyball to volunteering as a coach, official or administrator Transition from highly competitive volleyball to lifetime recreational/ social sport Positive experience in sport. Embrace positive attitude to recruit, develop and retain athletes within the sport

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