AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL
USA TAEKWONDO
USATKD AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL
The USA Taekwondo American Development Model is a roadmap to help athletes grow, have fun, and reach their full potential in the sport. It's all about creating a positive experience and focusing on each athlete's unique journey. Developed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and National Governing Bodies of sport, the American Development Model aims to apply long-term athlete development principles in a way that fits the American sports culture. The main goal is to ensure that all American athletes have a great time at every level of their sporting journey. This guideline is here to help key influencers build and deliver programs that prioritize each athlete's development stage.
STAGES OF TAEKWONDO'S AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL#
Discover the American Development Model: a helpful guide for taekwondo athletes as they progress through six stages, focusing on key concepts to enhance their skills and overall experience in the sport.
GOALS OF ADM
Discover how USA Taekwondo incorporates the American Development Model to enhance the taekwondo experience. The ADM provides age-appropriate guidelines and curriculum to make learning taekwondo enjoyable, foster a lifelong passion for the sport, and help individuals achieve their taekwondo goals. The ADM focuses on core values such as developmentally appropriate training and competition, multisport or multi-activity participation, fun and engaging learning environments, quality coaching at all age levels, and a focus on development over results, success through personal growth.
- PROMOTE PHYSICAL LITERACY AND ATHLETICISM
- IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES & COMPETITIONS
- ENCOURAGE MULTI-SPORT AND ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
- FOCUS ON ATHELTE-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT (ENGAGEMENT, ENJOYMENT, WELL-BEING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT)
- SUPPORT SUCCESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETES
- RETAIN ATHLETES IN THE SPORT OF TAEKWONDO
- PROMOTE TAEKWONDO/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN OF THE ATHLETES
- DECREASE OVERUSE INJURIES AND BURNOUT
KEY RESOURCES#
Welcome to the world of youth sports! As a parent or caregiver, ensuring that your child has a positive sports experience is a top priority. Your favorite athlete is no longer a distant figure on TV, but the young athlete you are nurturing at home. These handy Parent Checklists and resources are designed just for you. These checklists provide you with valuable questions to ask your child, yourself, and local programs as you navigate the journey of developing a lifelong athlete. So dive in and explore how you can support your child's athletic journey to ensure a positive and fulfilling experience.
RESOURCES FROM THE ASPEN INSTITUE
Sport for all, Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game
Check out these parent Checklists are for you. They distill the ideas embodied in the Aspen Institute’s Seminal Report, Sport for all, Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game, into simple 10-point checklists that can be read at a glance.
They include questions you can ask your child, yourself and local programs when considering how to build an athlete for life.
RESOURCES FOR KIDS (Ages 4-12) ACTIVE IN SPORTS
SpiderFIT Kids Articles
SPIDERfit Kids is an organization committed to providing parents and professionals everything they need to inspire kids to become active and athletic for life.
RESOURCES FOR KIDS (Ages 12+) ACTIVE IN SPORTS
SpiderFIT Kids Articles
SPIDERfit Kids is an organization committed to providing parents and professionals everything they need to inspire kids to become active and athletic for life.
RESOURCES FOR KIDS NOT INVOLVED IN SPORTS
Ages 0-5
NOT YET Involved in Sports Programs
Ages 6-12
NOT YET Involved in Sports Programs