1. England Handball Association PERFORMANCE TALENT PATHWAY 2013-17 WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY

2. WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES – 2013 - 2017 DEVELOPING AN UNDERSTANDING LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT AASE: SEPARATE PRESENTATION PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE THE PATHWAY: 2010 - 2017 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW THE PATHWAY: RECAP

3. PERFORMANCE WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY To ensure there is an increased number of better quality English athletes progressing on to the world class and senior elite programmes. A conveyor belt of high quality English talent TALENT PATHWAY ELITE PLAYER PATHWAY WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE PATHWAY OVERVIEW SEAMLESS PATHWAY FROM GRASS ROOTS PARTICIPATION TO ELTE LEVEL Sport England, 2013

4. PERFORMANCE WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY 1.Building a clear, operational TP model 2.Staffing, coaches, coaching 3.Educating the sport – develop a talent development understanding and culture 4.Capturing talent earlier & younger The EHA has established a clear vision for long term success in developing its talented athletes VISION & STRATEGY Between 2013-2017 the EHA will focus on: England Handball, 2013

5. PERFORMANCE WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY 1.Building a clear, operational TP model 2.Staffing, coaches, coaching 3.Educating the sport – develop a talent development understanding and culture 4.Capturing talent earlier & younger The EHA Talent Pathway will capture and retain talent earlier & younger (4) through increased TP activity. The pathway will be clear (1), appropriately staffed (2), and conducive to athlete development. Clubs, schools, coaches, and players will understand the route from beginner – elite (3). BY 2017-18.. Between 2013-2017 the EHA will focus on: England Handball, 2013

6. PERFORMANCE WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY The philosophy that shapes the Vision Strategy and Priorities (VSP) for England Handball is: Athlete Centred – Development Driven – Competition Supported VISION & STRATEGY Athlete Centred Where the needs of each individual are assessed and a differentiated programme of activity is put in place over a given time period Development Driven Where the focus for the programme is on personal development and progression for the athlete Competition Supported Where athletes are involved in competition that provides stretch and challenge. Competition that complements and supports the development programme

7. 2012-2013 England U16-U18-U20 National teams AASE programme: 13 students U16 County Championships U18 National League U13 & U15 Schools competitions Talent Pathway – 16 – 20 YRS Zero Talent identification & retention England U16 entry: Open trial AASE Entry: Open application U16 County entry: Ad hoc Key notes

8. 2013-2014 Regional & National Academy Programme Housing top 14-16 YRS talent pool North West / West Mids / East / South East AASE selection through Regional Academy’s Increased training & competition Key notes Talent Pathway – 15 – 20 YRS (4) AASE Entry: Regional Academy / U16 County Regional Academy entry – Open trial U16 County entry: Ad hoc

9. 2014-2015 Improved format & delivery of U18 National League Improved format & delivery of Regional Academy Programmes Establishment of TID, selection, & retention criteria Implementation of LTAD model (3) Improved link between Participation & TP activity Improved format & delivery of U16 County Comp Development of Talent Pathway Framework (3) TALENT IDENTIFICATION Development of new Talent Pathway website Launch of Talent Pathway calendar Development of policy, protocol, & procedure

10. 2015-2016 U14 COUNTY COMPETITION U14 LEAGUE COMPETITION U13 / U14 FEMALE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Key notes Talent Pathway – 13 – 20 YRS (4) Regional Academy entry – U14 COUNTY / FEMALE DEV PROGRAMME U14 COUNTY ENTRY – U13 SCHOOLS / U14 CLUB FEMALE DEV PROGRAMME ENTRY – U13 SCHOOLS COMP U16 COUNTY ENTRY – U15 SCHOOLS COMP

11. 2016-2017 U16 LEAGUE COMPETITION Key notes U16 COUNTY ENTRY – U15 SCHOOLS / U16 CLUBS COMPETITION SUPPORTED PATHWAY – U14/U16/U18 LEAGUES SCHOOLS FEED COUNTY & CLUBS – TALENT RETENTION MULTIPLE TALENT PATHWAY ENTRY / EXIT POINTS

12. BY 2017-18 The EHA Talent Pathway will capture and retain talent earlier & younger (4) through increased TP activity. The pathway will be clear (1), appropriately staffed (2), and conducive to athlete development. Clubs, schools, coaches, and players will understand the route from beginner – elite (3). TALENT PATHWAY20122017-18 LENGTH4 YRS8 YRS STARTS16 YRS13 YRS Female development programmeNOYES U14 County programmeNOYES Regional Academy programmeNOYES National Academy programmeNOYES AASE Entry U16 County U16 Regional Academy / U16 County / U16 Club Regional Academy Entryn/a U14 County / U14 Club / Female Development Programme. National Academy EntrytrialRegional Academy U16 County entrytrialU15 School comp / U16 Club U14 County Entryn/a U13 School comp / Female development programme / U14 Club LeaguesU18U14 / U16 / U18 Talent identificationNOSet criteria / procedure Long term Athlete DevelopmentNOModel implemented throughout EHA Talent Pathway frameworkNOFramework set out and published

13. Key stages of development Pathway level / key stage / school year Technical & Tactical training Physical training Mental aspects Role of the coach Training environment Practical tool for coaches/teachers to use Additional measures Talent Pathway Framework Educating the sport – develop a talent development understanding and culture LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT LTAD

14. Outline of each TP activity Selection criteria Key information Staff Workforce County results / news U18 League fixtures / results Performance Calendar Long-term Athlete Development Practical coaching tools Talent Pathway framework Educating the sport – develop a talent development understanding and culture EDUCATING THE SPORT ONLINE PORTAL

15. England Handball Association TALENT PATHWAY 2013-17 WWW.ENGLANDHANDBALL.COM @EHA_PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED BY Useful Contacts Scott.Harrington@englandhandball.com Bobby.white@englandhandball.com performanceandeducation@englandhandball.com AASE ETP ADMIN