'Chasing the Sporting Dream' Looking for universal solutions in identifying and developing healthy & high performing athletes

Harry Kane. Joe Root. Owen Farrell. All young English sportsmen performing at the top of their game! But have you ever wondered why these individuals achieved their success and why potentially millions of others didn’t?

In his inaugural lecture, Professor Kevin Till will highlight how several factors can influence whether a youth athlete is identified as ‘talented’ and explore the complexity of athletic development.

Date: Wednesday 9 October

Time: 18:00 - 19:00 (arrival from 17:30)

Celebratory drinks reception to follow from 19:00.

Venue: Acre Room, Headingley Campus

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