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Athlete Sport Skill Progression

The following suggestions will help coaches identify an appropriate skill progression for each athlete.
  1. Know the athlete in order to maximize the athlete's potential
  2. Be flexible and creative when developing training methods
  3. Ensure that training activities follow the progression of the sport activity to more advanced levels
  4. Teach skills that can be used by an athlete throughout life and in the community
  5. Challenge the athlete to attempt new skills
  6. Communicate with parents, therapists, and teachers in order to enhance the athlete's ability to perform the sport activity
  7. Keep concise records of athlete's progress for each training session and training program
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