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Framework Research

Player Development Framework



So where did this all come from?

Click below to check out a range of studies conducted by both the NRL and a range of global organisations which has developed the foundations for the Player Development Framework.

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2019 Test Regions Report

The following report is an analysis of the performance of the framework in these test regions throughout season 2019.

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2017 National Retention Study

Overall, participants generally demonstrated positive, similar responses, concerning the four experiences and retention motivations.

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National Environmental Study

There is growing evidence that Junior sport programmes for adolescents can be designed to focus on all three outcomes (3Ps) and be successful in developing skilled performance, maintaining participation rates and enhancing personal development.

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Global Research on Sports Development

There is a wide range of studies being conducted globally covering similar challenges encountered by Rugby League.

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Development Stages

In developing this framework, concepts from several player development models have been incorporated with the Developmental Model of Sport Participation (DMSP, click below for full model) providing a strong influence.

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Return to Framework /

Find out more about the Player Development Framework (PDF).

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