Sports Med November 2019 PMID 31429034

Bio-Banding in Youth Sports: Background, Concept, and Application.

Robert M Malina, Sean P Cumming, Alan D Rogol, Manuel J Coelho-E-Silva, Antonio J Figueiredo, Jan M Konarski, Sławomir M Kozieł

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The discussions demonstrate a strong interest in bio-banding's potential, exemplified by comments like 'Really interesting results' and sharing of resource links, which reflect enthusiasm and inquisitiveness. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, emphasizing both the promising benefits and the need for further research, indicating these discussions are both thoughtful and impactful.

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Most posts support the positive potential of bio-banding, highlighting benefits like reducing size disparities and improving technical skills.

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Discussions show high curiosity about bio-banding, with multiple posts providing resources and asking questions.

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Posts include references to studies, resource sharing, and personal opinions, indicating active involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize bio-banding's promising implications for youth sports, though some question its current application and limitations.

Abstract in brief

  • Biobanding is a new method in youth sports that groups young athletes based on their biological maturity, such as predicted adult height, rather than just their chronological age, to better account for differences in size and development.
  • The concept of maturity matching has been around for a while but has not been consistently applied; biobanding is a recent approach that addresses this by creating athlete groups based on biological markers, showing promising results in sports like soccer.
  • While biobanding helps reduce disparities caused by varying maturity levels and may aid in training and injury prevention, it does not completely eliminate maturity-related differences, and further research is needed to improve height prediction methods.]

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Sports Medicine
@SportsMedicineJ · X

Bio-banding in #soccer appears to benefit both early- and late-maturing #youth by presenting new opportunities and challenges https://t.co/TAVi3sbg1z ⚽️ https://t.co/FOKGATQTBJ

Sep 3, 2019 · 22 likes · 9 shares · 53,440 followers View post →
Psainzdebaranda
@psainzdebaranda · X

Bio-Banding in Youth Sports: Background, Concept, and Application https://t.co/mHNm2rd0FE

Dec 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,259 followers View post →
Daniel Elias
@believemovegrow · X

Really interesting results of bio-banding in youth sport ▶️ “ restricting maturity related variation in body size + athleticism results in a game that emphasised technical and tactical aptitude > physicality” https://t.co/qikgG758j9

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 438 followers View post →
Dr. Will Abbott
@WillAbbott__ · X

RT @chrisptowlson: Bio-banding as a solution for controlling for differences in maturation status… Malina et al 2019 https://t.co/tEWybRWU…

Jun 28, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,438 followers View post →
Pau Cecilia Gallego
@paucg_amposta · X

Puede esto https://t.co/fc40A38c2F ayudar a mejorar esto https://t.co/WDqD5g3xAF? Yo creo que sí...

Sep 3, 2019 · 1,330 followers View post →
Scott Hislen
@S_Hislen · X

RT @SportsMedicineJ: Bio-banding in #soccer appears to benefit both early- and late-maturing #youth by presenting new opportunities and cha…

Sep 3, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,079 followers View post →

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Psainzdebaranda
@psainzdebaranda · X

Bio-Banding in Youth Sports: Background, Concept, and Application https://t.co/mHNm2rd0FE

Dec 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,259 followers View post →
Daniel Elias
@believemovegrow · X

Really interesting results of bio-banding in youth sport ▶️ “ restricting maturity related variation in body size + athleticism results in a game that emphasised technical and tactical aptitude > physicality” https://t.co/qikgG758j9

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 438 followers View post →
Dr. Will Abbott
@WillAbbott__ · X

RT @chrisptowlson: Bio-banding as a solution for controlling for differences in maturation status… Malina et al 2019 https://t.co/tEWybRWU…

Jun 28, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,438 followers View post →
Dr. Abdallah Rejeb
@AbdallahRajeb · X

RT @chrisptowlson: Bio-banding as a solution for controlling for differences in maturation status… Malina et al 2019 https://t.co/tEWybRWU…

Jun 27, 2021 · 2 shares · 310 followers View post →
Ana Lozano
@alflores00 · X

El objetivo de el estudio fue revisar las bases históricas emparejamiento por madurez y su relevancia para el deporte juvenil y establecer un nuevo formato de agrupación deportiva llamada bio-banding. @nntt_umh https://t.co/KuOxXaevKc

Dec 21, 2020 · 7 followers View post →
StateraTSB
@StateraTsb · X

Want to learn more about #biobanding? Check out the paper below or go to our resource section for 60+ other refs on maturation, TL, DW & injury in youth athletes. 'Bio-Banding in Youth Sports: Background, Concept, and Application' - Malina et al 2019. https://t.co/AGELXguujB

Jun 23, 2020 · 215 followers View post →
Pau Cecilia Gallego
@paucg_amposta · X

Puede esto https://t.co/fc40A38c2F ayudar a mejorar esto https://t.co/WDqD5g3xAF? Yo creo que sí...

Sep 3, 2019 · 1,330 followers View post →
Kyle Wallace
@KyleWallace_1 · X

RT @SportsMedicineJ: Bio-banding in #soccer appears to benefit both early- and late-maturing #youth by presenting new opportunities and cha…

Sep 3, 2019 · 9 shares · 313 followers View post →
amanwithoutlife
@amanwithoutlife · X

RT @SportsMedicineJ: Bio-banding in #soccer appears to benefit both early- and late-maturing #youth by presenting new opportunities and cha…

Sep 3, 2019 · 9 shares · 314 followers View post →
Scott Hislen
@S_Hislen · X

RT @SportsMedicineJ: Bio-banding in #soccer appears to benefit both early- and late-maturing #youth by presenting new opportunities and cha…

Sep 3, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,079 followers View post →
Sports Medicine
@SportsMedicineJ · X

Bio-banding in #soccer appears to benefit both early- and late-maturing #youth by presenting new opportunities and challenges https://t.co/TAVi3sbg1z ⚽️ https://t.co/FOKGATQTBJ

Sep 3, 2019 · 22 likes · 9 shares · 53,440 followers View post →
Age and Maturation Matter in Youth Elite | PDF | Statistics ...
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01166- x. 40. Radnor, J.M.; Staines, J.; Bevan, J.; Cumming, S.P.; Kelly, A.L.; Lloyd, R.S.; Oliver, J.L. Maturity Has a ...

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01166-x. Mann, D. L. , & van Ginneken, P. J. M. A. (2017). Age-ordered shirt numbering reduces the selection bias ...

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Estimated annual increments in stature and weight among soccer ...
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The combined effects of growth and maturity status on injury risk in ...
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