The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 Episode 5 - What is a donor sport? & how can it be beneficial in youth development

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam
Holmshaw is Joined by Ben Strafford, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
student in Motor Learning & Control & Research Assistant
(Motor Learning & Performance Analysis) at Sheffield Hallam
University. This episode discussed 'what is a donor sport? &
how can it be beneficial in youth development. Ben gives an
insight into the concept of donor sports, whilst providing a
brief overview of affordances & constraints. Ben then shares
his work on how donor sports can be beneficial for players within
youth development, with reference to the Athletic Skills Model
and Early Specialisation vs Early Diversification. Finally the
Implications for Coaching Practice are discussed!


Thanks again to Ben for this time!


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