Science in Sports
Are we selecting the wrong athletes in youth sport? In this episode, I talk to Sean Cumming (University of Bath) about bio-banding — grouping athletes by biological maturity instead of age — and why it could transform talent development. After conversations with experts in USA Hockey and Swedish systems, one thing is clear: 👉 current systems favor early developers and overlook long-term potential. We break down the science of growth, maturation, and what needs to change.
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