WHAT IS THE AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL
The American Development Model (ADM) is a joint effort between the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and USRowing to apply the principles of long-term athlete development in a way that resonates with the culture of sports in the United States. By implementing the ADM, coaches and rowing programs can responsibly maximize their athletes’ life-long potential and transform the experience with our sport for future generations.
ADM CORE PRINCIPLES
- Universal access to create opportunity for all athletes
- Developmentally-appropriate activities that emphasize motor and foundational skill development
- A fun, engaging, and challenging environment
- Quality coaching at all levels
ADM GOALS
- Grow the general athlete population and the pool of elite athletes for selecting future U.S. Olympians and Paralympians
- Develop fundamental skills that transfer across sports
- Provide appropriate avenues to fulfill an individual’s athletic potential
- Create a generation of life-long athletes that love sport and physical activity, and transfer that passion to the next generation
