Stages of Play
At every stage — Foundation, Train, Compete and Elevate — the Athlete Development Model provides expert guidance to keep the game fun and age-appropriate. Learn about the stages of play to make sure your young athletes are following the path to a lifetime of enjoyment.
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Foundation
Developing fundamental movement skills and encouraging multi-sport participation
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Compete
Moving on to team-based game play and learning to play with a purpose.
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Elevate
Following the path can lead to high-level competition at the collegiate, professional and national team level.