Mr Plow
Years ago
compare USA junior v Aussie junior
got me a few good contacts in the states
here is something to think about
10 yo - practice two nights a week, usually 1 game on weekend
12 yo - practice two nights a week, usually 2 games on weekend
14 yo - practice daily, usually 2-3 games per week
16 yo - practice daily, usually 2-3 games per week
18 yo - practice daily, usually 2-3 games per week
Now that's a school/travel team schedule. An AAU schedule would be practice twice a week, and up to 4 games per weekend.
at what age would they start a weights programme - not until 14 most likely.
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footnote - AAU season is not year round - only Summer and more so a series of tournaments rather than a "home and away" season
