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Five More 03 Sustenance:
Sustenance recognizes a broad range of components

"S’s" in Youth with the central theme of replenishing the body, including
nutrition, hydration, rest, sleep, and regeneration, all of
which need to be applied differently to training (life) plans
Development depending on the stage of LTPD. Underlying sustenance is
the need for optimal recovery management: the athlete
moves to a 24/7 model which places a high degree of
importance on the individual’s activities away from the
field of play. To achieve proper sustenance and recovery,
the coach and/or parent must monitor recovery through
the identification of fatigue.

04 Schooling (and Stress):

When designing training programs for young athletes,
the demands of school must be considered. This is not
only limited to the demands placed by school sports
or physical education classes but includes integrating

school academic loads, duties, timing of exams and
other stresses. For mature athletes, a similar approach
must be taken to work. When possible, training camps
and competitions should complement, not conflict, with
the timing of major academic or work events. Overstress
(the stress of life events over and above sport training)
should be monitored carefully.

Interference from other school sports should be minimized,
and communication between coaches responsible
for delivering the training and competition programs is
essential. Parents should work together with coaches to
ensure a coordinated approach.

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