Why Athletic Development

Strength and conditioning specialist has long been the term used to describe the person involved in the physiological preperation of the athlete. This name has been strengthened by the various associations that have strength and conditioning in their name (associations that I respect) but I feel the S&C specialist often errs on the side of strength and that the focuss of these associations is more focussed on strength than other aspects of conditioning. It was with this view that I believe it is time to start The International Society of Athletic Development. For this to be a success we need other like minded people to be involved. Athletic development is about all aspects of physiological preperation and as a title, moves away from the focuss on strength. I encourage you all involved in athletic development to change your title to Director of Athletic Development or Athletic Development specialist. In time with members we hope to start with a newsletter and move into a journal. We will also have an accreditation scheme but this will all take time.

Have your say

ISAD is here to give a holistic approach to the development of athletic potential. I welcome your comments and feedback to whether you feel this organisation has a place in our field

International Society of Athletic Development

Welcome to the new blog of a very new society (International society of athletic development) it is hoped that this society will be at the forfront of athletic development and help to gain acceptance of the title of athletic development as we feel it is more representative than strength and conditioning.