Developing speed throughout childhood and adolescence: The role of growth, maturation and training

Speed is a fundamental component of many sports, and the ability to sprint is often a distinguishing characteristic of successful performance. this article reviews evidence examining speed development during childhood and adolescence, with a specific focus on the impact of movement skill and physiological and biomechanical factors. guidelines are provided to assist strength and conditioning coaches with longterm planning of training to maximize speed development throughout childhood and adolescence.