István Balyi

István Balyi is a sports scientist and coach known for developing the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) model. His work explains how athletes progress through different stages of growth, training, and skill acquisition over their lives. Balyi emphasizes personalized planning, emphasizing proper timing for training intensity, competition, and rest to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. His approach helps coaches and athletes understand how to structure training programs that align with physical and mental development, promoting sustained growth and long-term success in sports.