Where do you start when training athletic development for a new sport or athlete? Vern Gambetta's athletic development paradigm gives coaches a 4-pronged analytic tool to make sure you develop a plan that fits the sport, position, and athlete. On this week's GAINcast he breaks down all four elements with examples from his experience working in a variety of sports at the highest level. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/03/gaincast-episode-238-athletic-development-paradigm/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2022 will take place from June 14 to 18 in Houston Texas. You can learn more about GAIN 2022 and send in your application on the GAIN website. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. A HMMR membership is also included with GAIN 2022 registration. Vern has written before on how sport specific training is a must and where to start. We also discussed analyzing sport demands in more detail back on GAINcast 17. Our new article also looks at the concept of "similar is not the same" and how that is both good and bad for training. Our most recent HMMR Classroom Video Lesson 31 looks in detail at advanced specific strength concepts as well.