Pathway
Long-term athlete development.
HMPL follows LTAD principles with clear stages from first steps to elite competition.
LTAD stages
Five stages of development.
Stage 1
Fundamentals
6 – 9Movement literacy, fun, and multi-sport exposure.
Stage 2
Learn to Train
9 – 12Skill acquisition, basic tactics, and physical literacy.
Stage 3
Train to Train
12 – 16Structured training, position skills, and benchmarking.
Stage 4
Train to Compete
16 – 19Competition readiness, load management, and IDP reviews.
Stage 5
Train to Win
19+Elite performance, scholarship pathways, and pro support.
HMPL pathway
From grassroots to professional.
1
Grassroots
School and club introduction through multi-sport camps.
2
Academy
Structured youth academy programmes with quarterly assessments.
3
Elite
Advanced development squads with video analysis and S&C.
4
Scholarship
Regional trials, federation partnerships, and placement support.
5
Professional
Career advisory, media training, and performance maintenance.