Development Resources
The Sports Progression Hub Development Resources are designed to support athletes, parents and coaches with clear, structured guidance beyond training sessions and drills.
These resources focus on long-term development, healthy habits and informed decision-making across different stages of sport.
They are created to help families understand what matters most at each phase of progression, without hype, shortcuts or unrealistic expectations.
Our resources are built around three core principles:
• Clear pathways
• Age-appropriate focus
• Sustainable development
Each guide is designed to complement our Development Guides and Progression Pathways, providing practical support for both performance and wellbeing.
This section will continue to grow as new sports, age groups and support materials are added.
Explore our resources to build confidence, consistency and clarity in your development journey.
Recommended Development Guides
If you are looking for structured, age-appropriate guidance, explore our full development pathways below:
• Basketball Development Guides
Each pathway provides clear expectations, priorities and progression frameworks for developing athletes.
Articles and Learning Resources
Below you will find in-depth guides designed to support long-term athlete development and informed decision-making.
Parent Guidance
- How Young Athletes Develop
- How To Support A Young Athlete Without Pressure
- How To Support A Child Who Isnt Getting Selected
- What Makes A Good Sports Development Enviroment
- Is Early Specialisation Good Or Bad In Sport
- Physical Literacy Explained For Parents
- How To Know If A Young Athlete Is Developing Properly
- Should My Child Join A Football Academy
- Signs A Young Athlete Has Real Potential In Sport
- How To Choose The Right Sports Club For Your Child
Training Structure & Progression
- Common Mistakes In Young Sports Development
- The Difference Between Practise And Purposeful Training
- How To Create A Simple Weekly Training Structure For Young Athletes
- How Often Should Young Athletes Train Each Week
- When Should Young Athletes Increase Training Intensity
- What Long-Term Athlete Development Really Means
- How To Develop Game Intelligence In Youth Sport
- Do Young Athletes Need Extra Training Pros And Cons
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How To Build Discipline In Young Athletes Without Killing Motivation
- How Much Extra Training Should Young Athletes Do Outside Team Sessions
Age-Specfic Development
- What Should 7-8 Year Olds Learn In Sport A Parents Guide
- What Should 9-10 Year Olds Focus on in Sport Development
- What Should 11-12 Year Olds Focus On In Sport Development
- What Age Should Children Start Structured Training
Pathway Guides
- Football Development Pathway Grassroots To Academy
- Basketball Development Pathway For Young Players
- Tennis Development Pathway Foundation To Performance
- Understanding The Athlete Development Pathway
- Multi Sport Development For Young Athletes
- When Should Young Athletes Specialise In One Sport
- What The Journey To High Level Sport Actually Looks Like