Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a systematic approach being adopted by the OTA to maximize potential and increase the enjoyment of participants and athletes in our sport. It provides a framework for developing physical literacy, physical fitness and competitive ability, using a stage-by-stage approach. The OTA LTAD model outlines an optimal development plan based on growth, development and maturation for all individuals to participate in tennis.
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Being active, healthy and engaged in physical activity for life
Achieving personal best performances at all levels of competition.
This LTAD model emphasizes that physical literacy is the foundation for:
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The competitive nature of tennis implies that only a few athletes will advance to the Living as a Pro stage. However, the LTAD ia a model for all areas of tennis, providing a route for those who wish to excel, and options that promote “tennis for life” for enjoyment, health, participation and achievement. The players who wish to excel in tennis get the optimal training, competition and recovery in each stage of their athletic development. This approach will also include attention to the holistic development of the player identifying important technical, physical, tactical, mental and emotional components to be integrated into the program. These elements should be applied throughout the player’s development, acknowledging that the model is made up of important stages which are building blocks for thorough athlete preparation.
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Later, in the document the OTA LTAD model will provide specific stage- by-stage details that will apply to the development of a tennis player.
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