Talent Development Centre
The Talent Development Centre’s vision is to create a continuum of support programmes that allows every athlete to understand and achieve their full physical potential.
The key benefit is to educate and train young athletes to become more athletic and assist in their LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development).
Apply today >
Talent Development Centre Application Form 2012 [PDF]
Contact
Hayley Deacon, Talent Development Centre Co-ordinator email
H.C.Deacon@bath.ac.uk or phone 01225 386670.
Pete Gascoigne, Strength and Conditioning Coach email P.Gascoigne@bath.ac.uk
Case studies
Case study No 7
When is the right time to specialise?
Talent Development Centre Case Study 7 [PDF]
Case study No 6
Dave MacLellan, Ocean Physiotherapy & James Marshall, Excelsior
The Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach
Talent Development Centre case study 6 [PDF]
Case study No. 5
Kevin Bowerbank – British Canoe Union Regional Development Coach
Talent Development Centre case study 5 [PDF]
Regional Support
For athletes in the West of the region, the Talent Development Centre support programme which was based in Exeter has also developed a sustainable model continuing to provide regular opportunities to develop and support athletes.
For information please see the Excelsior Group training programmes web page and contact
James Marshall on james@excelsiorgroup.co.uk
Athlete profiles
Meet our athletes at the Talent Development Centre athlete profiles web page.
Athlete resources
Glycaemic Index [PDF]
Training Scenarios [PDF]
Coaches corner
Birthplace Effect [PDF]
Relative Age effect [PDF]
Related articles
Wakefield’s season shows no sign of slowing down
Biological Maturity and Perceptions of Talent [PDF]
Secret to Raising Smart Kids [PDF]
The Role of Parents in the Development of Outstanding Athletes [PDF]
Understanding mindsets – scenarios you may encounter [PDF]
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Our Gym
Our brand new gym and fitness suite, features 102 stations with some of the best facilities around. There are 57 new pieces of cardiovascular equipment include a dozen treadmills, 11 cross-trainers and 10 rowing machines.
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Physio & Sports Science
We have a team of highly-qualified therapists and practitioners that offer cutting edge services whether you are an elite athlete, a fun-runner or simply recovering from a recent injury or accident.
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Facilities
Team Bath offers some of the best sports facilities in the UK in an inspirational environment. The £30 million Sports Training Village is the hub of these facilities and is open seven days a week for student and elite sportsmen and women as well as public sport and recreation.
