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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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How to Create a Before-School Fitness and Running Club

School Yard

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. I was ecstatic my mission of promoting family fitness was taking hold. Invite parents/ teachers/staff to join in the fitness and running activities as well.

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Focus on injury prevention, wellness earns top mark for Bound Brook High girls basketball, USA Today

Whole Child Sports

After a quick meeting, the girls called Derevjanik at her day job at Bound Brook Elementary School, where she is charged with shaping the minds of 21 boisterous fourth-graders. “I Former WNBA player Jen Derevjanik is winning at Bound Brook High school with a focus on wellness and unity.