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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

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. This psychological pressure, combined with physical risks, underscores why More, Younger is a flawed approach.

Sports

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Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Participation: What’s the Best Approach for Long-Term Athletic Success and Injury Prevention?

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This article explores the debate between early specialization and multi-sport participation, focusing on the effects on individual athletes and their schools, while underscoring the risks of overuse injuries and psychological burnout.

Sports

Sports Sports Sport Motor Skills

The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham: A Test of Horse and Rider

The Sporting

MARCH 1, 2024

Unlike the flatter, more uniform courses seen elsewhere, Cheltenham’s notorious uphill finish tests the very limits of stamina and agility. The Psychological Battle The challenges of Cheltenham are not solely physical. The mental fortitude of both horse and rider is put to the test.

Endurance

Endurance Agility Achievement Psychology

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

Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Participation: What’s the Best Approach for Long-Term Athletic Success and Injury Prevention?

The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham: A Test of Horse and Rider

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