Growth & Maturation

Fair Play: Overcoming Bias in Youth Sports Talent Identification - An Audio Overview

In this Audio Overview, my AI Research Assistants from Notebook LM discuss the challenges in youth sports talent identification, primarily focusing on…

Aug 9 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

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Scouting Beyond Skill: Can a Growth & Maturation Workshop Impact Talent ID?

In the last post, a recent study of selection to the U14 Portugese national soccer squad was highlighted.

Aug 2 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Tryouts: The Fate of Being Born Late

Are the most talented youngsters always chosen for select (“elite”) teams?

Jul 26 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Why College Coaches Need to Understand Growth & Maturation

All across America, college baseball coaches are scouting talent this summer.

Jul 12 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Growth, Maturation, and Long-term Athletic Development: A Starter Guide

Here’s a quick introduction and overview of the age-related changes in physical performance and the training of youth & adolescents.

Mar 26 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

The Importance of Free Play: Nurturing Creativity and Development

Insights from Gambetta, Frisch and The Athletic Skills Model

Nov 27, 2024 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Little League Legends: Navigating Growth, Maturation, and Youth Sports

Aug 13, 2024 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

The Influence of Maturation on Physical Performance during Adolescence

In a previous video lecture, I provided an overview of the physical growth in body size that occurs during the adolescent growth spurt.

Jul 20, 2024 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Why Don't U.S. Coaches Assess Growth & Maturation?

Last week, I ran a poll on the social media site X asking U.S.-based coaches and strength & conditioning practitioners who work with youth and…

Jul 13, 2024 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

The Adolescent Growth Spurt

Patterns of Growth and Assessment

Jul 10, 2024 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Lessons in Growth & Maturation: Some FAQs about Body Size

How tall will s/he be?

Feb 21, 2023 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

Lessons in Growth and Maturation: Tracking Hurricanes & the Stock Market and the Prediction of Future Athletes

How well can we predict the future athletic ability of kids?

Feb 2, 2023 •

Joe Eisenmann, PhD

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