Spring stamp for young talents: the future of sport in Vorarlberg!

Spring stamp for young talents: the future of sport in Vorarlberg!

The “Young Athletes” program of the Sportunion represents a springboard for young talents aged 12 to 15. VOL.AT reports that the program offers individual support over a whole year, in addition to regular club training. The focus is on athletics, mental strength and healthy nutrition.

Another essential part of the program are topics such as doping prevention, sporting values ​​and a responsible handling of performance. At the beginning of the program, the participants go through a comprehensive screening, which includes sports engine and psychological tests as well as a nutritional assessment. These results form the basis for the individual support of the athletes.

modular structure and positive experiences

The program is modular and comprises five presence modules that include strength training and workshops on nutrition and sports psychology. In addition, there is a multi -day training camp that should not only promote sporting progress, but also strengthens social ties among the participants. The athletes Emma Sohm and Ella Rhomberg share their positive experiences, whereby Emma found the anti-doping lecture and nutritional units particularly helpful.

ella reports of the possibility of making friendships from all over Austria and more conscious use of nutrition and body. The program is completed by a new screening, which documents the progress of the athletes. Registration takes place via the club trainers, whereby Pro Club can take two talents. Committed participants will be awarded at the end of the year and some courses also take place online.

scientific background and talent development

The program not only supports sporting development, but also emphasizes the psychological aspects that are essential for success in sport. Findings about the importance of mental skills in competitive sport can be found in various scientific studies. For example, in research on talent identification and development, as being dealt with by springer.com, the role of psychology and targeted training.

These studies make it clear that the development of skills is promoted not only through physical training, but also by targeted psychological training. The "Young Athletes" program therefore seems to be a promising initiative for identification and development of sporty talent in Vorarlberg by conveying basic skills such as discipline, teamwork and personal responsibility.