The Long Term Athletic Development Podcast

LTAD Network

The LTAD Network is a global platform that gives you the opportunity to learn, share and connect with experts in the field of athlete development from a range of settings including schools, academies, universities, and elite sport. Our focus on helping practitioners translating knowledge into practice, helping you to enhance your systems, coaching and programmes with your athletes in your environment. This podcast is just one of a number of opportunities we create for you to be able to learn from leaders in the field of athlete development. Don’t forget to sign up to the LTAD Network online learning platform at www.ltadnetwork.com and get your first month free using the code “FREEMONTH”. There is over 150 hours of content in our video library from our workshops and conferences, as well as our Youth Physical Development pathway resource.

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    Mick Sterli (Katalyst Performance) - Building A Private Sector Youth S&C Program: From Garage Gym to Performance Facility

    In this episode of the LTAD Network Podcast, James is joined by Mick Stierli, founder of Katalyst Performance, to unpack how he’s built a thriving private sector strength & conditioning programme for young athletes. Mick shares the story of growing his operation from sessions in his home garage to a fully equipped performance facility, and what’s actually involved in making that jump sustainable. Along the way, he discusses how he structures the athlete journey from first contact to long-term membership, key training principles that underpin his programme, and how he navigates the realities of fees, scheduling and parent expectations while still doing what’s best for long-term development. Mick, a Coach of the Year award winner with both the NSCA (USA) and ASCA (Australia), also reflects on lessons from working across professional sport and how these translate to youth settings in the private sector. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own S&C business or looking to sharpen an existing setup, this conversation is packed with practical ideas for building an athlete-centred, development-focused programme outside of traditional school or academy systems. To dive deeper into youth athletic development, head to ltadnetwork.com—and get a free month of membership by using the code FREEMONTH at checkout.

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    Dr. Steve Barrett (PlayerMaker) - Talent ID in Football & Beyond

    In this episode of the LTAD Network podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Steve Barrett from PlayerMaker to explore the evolving world of talent identification in football and beyond. We discuss the shift from traditional scouting to a holistic, data-informed approach that blends expert judgment with insights from wearables, performance testing, and long-term athlete monitoring. Steve highlights why talent ID should be seen as an ongoing process, considering technical, tactical, physical, and psychological factors—while supporting, not replacing, selection decisions. The conversation also covers innovative strategies such as pre-academy programs, multi-sport participation, and position-specific testing that align with coaching philosophies. With over 20 years’ experience across applied, academic, and commercial roles—including Hull City, Scunthorpe United, The FA (England Women), and more than 60 academic publications—Steve brings deep expertise on youth development and talent ID processes across football and other sports. Join us for the webinar "Talent ID in Football and beyond" with Dr. Steve Barrett, Dr. Nick Gearing, Dr. Michael King & Dr. Johann Windt on Wednesday 3rd September at 6pm BST (UK time) with a Premium Membership (monthly [£24.99] or annual [£249.99]) available at https://ltadnetwork.com/memberships  which also include access to a huge online video library with 200+ hours of video content, practical resources and LTAD toolkits plus our flagship Youth Athletic Development System.

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The LTAD Network is a global platform that gives you the opportunity to learn, share and connect with experts in the field of athlete development from a range of settings including schools, academies, universities, and elite sport. Our focus on helping practitioners translating knowledge into practice, helping you to enhance your systems, coaching and programmes with your athletes in your environment. This podcast is just one of a number of opportunities we create for you to be able to learn from leaders in the field of athlete development. Don’t forget to sign up to the LTAD Network online learning platform at www.ltadnetwork.com and get your first month free using the code “FREEMONTH”. There is over 150 hours of content in our video library from our workshops and conferences, as well as our Youth Physical Development pathway resource.