J Fac 02 Development

JFA C-License International Course 2006
March 13-19, 2006

Fukushima, Japan
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Theory 2 :
Growth & Development

Long term player
development
Norifumi YAHAGI
13 March 2006, Fukushima, Japan

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The first aim is to develop players as much as possible

in their independent stage
Human’s development We must not delay

pace of organs and
Importance of player’s future
functions aren’t identical Long term vision development
in youth-development by seeking quick result
Player development in long term vision
According to
developmental stages,
learning is easier/difficult
Remove obstacles
Let the players learn in the
of player’s future
most applicable stages
development
for learning
3
Scammon’s Growth Curve

200
% Each organ and function develops
lymphoid differently
In developing stages, human functions

are unbalanced.
At the age of about 20yrs, they will be
100 well balanced
brain
general Important to give players proper

challenges
according to the development stages
gentalia
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0 10 20
Age
4
Pre- Post-
Golden Age Golden Age Golden Age
Development of brain
Ratio to 20yrs
Plasticity of (Scammon 1930)
brain system
Readiness of muscle-
skeletal system for
motor learning
0 5 10 15 20(Age)
(1996 Ono) 　 5
Pre-Golden Age Preparatory Stage for “Golden Age”

U-8,9 The more comprehensive it is
when making basic foundation for
sports, the easier and quicker in
learning football skills in later
stage
Pre- Post-
Ratio to 20yrs
brain system
Readiness of
muscle-skeletal
system for motor
learning
0 5 10 15 20 (Age)
6
Age 5-8 （ Pre-Golden Age ）

1. Stage of notable nervous-system development
-> Forming various neural circuit
2. Apply various stimulus to developing neural circuit
>>> develop the network of neural circuit
Allows children to experience

various kinds of play
(Tag, Tree climbing, Ball games etc.)
Send the children out into the “Golden Age”

with love and passion for football
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Golden Age
Immediate acquisition
Age 9-12
Optimal stage for learning skills
(skill & Good Habit)
Pre- Post-
Ratio to 20yrs
brain system
Readiness of
muscle-skeletal
system for motor
learning
0 5 10 15 20(Age)
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Age 9-12 (Golden Age)

1.The development of the nervous system are almost
completed.
Also morphologically
2. Ready becoming stable.
for motor learning.
: Characteristics of the nervous system in this age

Plasticity Refers to adaptations which result from
modification. 　
Special stage optimal for motor learning with “easy and quick
learning” coming only once in a lifetime
Improving skillfulness and Decision-making skill

agility whilst being careful (Improvement in game
not to over work them situation)
physically Small sided games
Age 5-8
9
Transition of Training Effect (Yabe, 1991)
Nerve System
Training Effect
Muscle-skeletal System
Cardio-respiratory System
Stop Duration
Training
10
Post-Golden Age Clumsy

Age 12-13 Unbalanced in many aspects
Big difference among
individuals
Correction of bad habits
Start of FT fiber development
Pre- Post-
Ratio to 20yrs
brain system
Readiness of
muscle-skeletal
system for motor
learning
0 5 10 15 20(Age)
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Age 13 - (Post-Golden Age)

1. Spurt stage of growing (puberty spurt) >>>Explosive growth of
skeletal system
2. Explosive growth of skeletal system >>> causes imbalance in the
body between the point of support, power and application
Not the ideal stage for learning new

skills
Clumsy
3. Significant release of male hormones >>> Development of FT fibers

4. Development of cardio-respiratory system
5. Psychological characteristics
　　 - Awake to self identity
　　 - Emotional instability
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Preparatory stage for “Golden Age”

Pre Golden Age
The more comprehensive it is in making
U- 8, 9 basic foundation for sports, the easier
and quicker in learning football skills in
later stage
Golden Age Easy learning and eager to learn

Optimal stage for learning skills
Age 9-12
(skill & Good Habit)
Post Golden Age Clumsy

Unbalanced in many aspects
Big difference among individuals
Age 12, 13-
Correction of bad habits
Start of FT fiber development
Independent Age New climax

Stage for achievement
Age 16-
Establish basic discipline
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“Continuous long-term development”

is not “a system”, but “a concept”
? With long term vision, send the children to the next
Development speed
stage with as much asset as possible !
Considering the
characteristics of
growth and Let players learn in the
of human’s organs development most applicable stages
and functions are >>>>>> for learning
different
We must not delay Competitions Remove the obstacles

player’s future are the means, in the passage of
developments by not the goal human’s future
seeking quick result >>>>>> development
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JFA C-License International Course 2006

March 13-19, 2006

Growth & Development

13 March 2006, Fukushima, Japan

The first aim is to develop players as much as possible

Human’s development We must not delay

Player development in long term vision

Scammon’s Growth Curve

In developing stages, human functions

general Important to give players proper

Pre-Golden Age Preparatory Stage for “Golden Age”

Age 5-8 （ Pre-Golden Age ）

Allows children to experience

Send the children out into the “Golden Age”

Age 9-12 (Golden Age)

: Characteristics of the nervous system in this age

Improving skillfulness and Decision-making skill

Transition of Training Effect (Yabe, 1991)

Post-Golden Age Clumsy

Age 13 - (Post-Golden Age)

Not the ideal stage for learning new

3. Significant release of male hormones >>> Development of FT fibers

Preparatory stage for “Golden Age”

Golden Age Easy learning and eager to learn

Post Golden Age Clumsy

Independent Age New climax

“Continuous long-term development”

? With long term vision, send the children to the next

We must not delay Competitions Remove the obstacles

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