The Mentorship Stage - ( adulthood )
Objective:
The maturation of athletes into coaches, teachers, and administrators.
The transition into a sport or activity related career is a stage of
development. The acquisition of key components of mentorship are vital
to the success of the individual who undertakes this stage. There is
also a stage in the life of an experienced coach in which they are more
effective in mentoring coaches than athletes.
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The 7
Stages of Physical Development:
| Stage One: | The Toddler Stage - (ages 18 months - 3 years) |
| Stage Two: | The Basics Stage - (ages 4 - 9 years of age) |
| Stage Three: | The Initiation Stage - (ages 9-12) |
| Stage Four: | The Developmental Stage - (ages 12-15) - puberty |
| Stage Five: | The Specialization Stage - (ages 15 - 18) |
| Stage Six: | The Elite Stage - (ages 18 +) |
| Stage Seven: | The Mentorship Stage - ( adulthood ) |
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