Paudie Roche unpacks two decades of long-term athlete development (LTAD) across Munster Rugby and Arsenal, stressing clear end goals, evidence-and-experience-based practice, and non-negotiables like multidisciplinary buy-in, planned progressions/regressions, and psychosocial care. He contrasts male/female maturation, highlights character and intent, and shares real-world pathways from academy to first team. This podcast was recorded live at the UKSCA Annual Conference.

Supporting materials and the full video presentation are available on

the UKSCA website. Visit www.uksca.org.uk for more details.