The Athlete Development Programme

The BF Athlete Development Programme (ADP) is a six weapon programme that exists to support athletes in achieving Olympic success and inspiring others. 

It covers athletes from age 15 to 35 (and beyond for those performing at Olympic level) who are moving through a defined development pathway to success at the highest level of fencing.

The ADP is founded on the strategic principles of fencer-centred, development-driven, competition-supported.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ADP
  • Values
  • Purpose
  • Eligibility
  • Funding

 

THE FENCER PATHWAY MODEL
  • Pathway Context
  • Pathway Stage Descriptors
  • Pathway Stage Components
  • The Weapons Framework
THE ADP OFFER
  • Camps & Development Centres
  • Resources to support programme athletes
  • How to apply
  • Accessing funding
TRUE ATHLETE PROJECT
  • Mindfulness
  • Mentoring
  • Mental health training
  • Opportunities to get involved in social impact projects
ADP COACH RESOURCES
  • Coaching Behaviour Framework
  • BF Coaching Framework
  • Coach Expectations, Roles & Responsibilities
COMING SOON - TEAM SUPPORT
  • Parents
  • Support Staff (Team Managers, SS&M)
  • Referees
  • Expectations, roles & responsibilities
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