Led by Dr Mark Williams, Senior Lecturer in Sport Science, and Strength & Conditioning Lead for Basketball England’s Talent Pathway
THE MATCHFIT METHOD
From child to athlete.
Young athletes shouldn’t simply be smaller versions of adults — and their physical development shouldn’t be left to chance.
The MatchFit Method is our research-led approach to developing movement competency, strength, speed and power throughout childhood and adolescence.
It considers where a young person is now — their growth, maturation, training experience and competency — and progressively develops the physical foundations for wherever their sport takes them.
Athletic development and age-appropriate strength and conditioning training
Detail age-specific goals, safe loading ranges, and key indicators of readiness. Include a glossary of terms (movement literacy, LTAD, RPE, RIR) and quick-reference checklists for parents.
Research-informed youth strength and conditioning and athletic development for children and teenagers
Trusted by parents and National Governing Bodies*.
Delivered by UKSCA-accredited coaches and researchers in youth athletic development.
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*Official Strength and Conditioning Digital Partner to Basketball England
