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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Youth Speed Development
Youth speed development should be a focus in any long term athletic development plan as it is necessary to run in most team sports Speed...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Olympic Weightlifting For The Kids
Olympic Weightlifting For The Kids Part 1: Misconceptions About Olympic Weightlifting Olympic Weightlifting consists of the snatch, clean...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Youth Resistance Training
Resistance training for youth athletes has many benefits for health & performance in the short and long term A proper Long Term Athletic...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
LTAD models must take into account periods of rapid development throughout childhood Changes in growth & maturation can have major...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
“The brain is a customized map of the outside world”
“The brain is a customized map of the outside world” @hubermanlab This is important to understand for development of children because...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
OPTIMAL PREP THEORY
The increased plasticity of a kid’s central nervous system is not only useful for motor learning, but also has benefits related to injury...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Fun
Parents & coaches should create an environment of fun for their young kids when practicing new skills This will allow them to move...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Mirror Neurons
Mirror Neurons are developed by sensorimotor learning and play an important role in imitation What are mirror neurons? Basically they are...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Kids should be encouraged to play‼️
Kids should be encouraged to play‼️ Here is a list of types of play that can improve motor and cognitive skills⬇️⬇️ 1. Exercise play —...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Voluntary Exercise Changes Gene Expression Patterns for Brain Function
Voluntary exercise has been shown to shift gene expression patterns in the brain These gene transcripts are associated with synaptic...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Positive Reinforcement is Beneficial to Motor Learning🎯
Positive Reinforcement is Beneficial to Motor Learning🎯 When learning a novel movement, a beginner doesn’t know exactly how to...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Self-Organizing CNS
The nervous system has a great ability to self-organize based on its environment This is useful information for coaches and parents to...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Myelination of the CNS
Myelination of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) plays an important role in cognitive and motor development Myelin is basically...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Development of the Vestibulocerebellar System
Playing sports involves the sensory and motor systems The development of these two systems starts with the maturation of the vestibular...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Exercise grows a better brain‼️
Exercise grows a better brain‼️ Movement is necessary for kids to improve motor skills AND cognition Exercise not only shapes the...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Sleep & Memory in Children
Sleep & Memory in Children Sleep is where learning actually takes place. Memories from bouts of learning are consolidated in the brain...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20221 min read
The Pygmalion Effect
The Pygmalion Effect “When we expect certain behaviors of others, we are likely to act in ways that make the expected behavior more...
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Thayne Bukowski
Jul 10, 20222 min read
Pick an approach, fail fast, try again
Pick an approach, fail fast, try again This is how Elon Musk has been so successful at overcoming issues & developing projects at an...
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Thayne Bukowski
Apr 1, 20227 min read
The Purpose of Sport
Sports participation and physical activity needs to be a staple in every young kids’ life, not just athletes. The benefits of physical...
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