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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

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Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. Moreover, the mental tollperformance anxiety, burnout, emotional exhaustionshould not be overlooked.

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PE Warm Up Routines

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are great fun warm up games for high school students so long as it is casual and relaxed. When done consistently, it can also improve our overall flexibility, stability, and range of motion over time. Here is where you can be flexible and adapt to the demands of the day with consideration student experience levels.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

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We explore the what, why, and how of strength training for injury prevention and how it relates to the high school weight room. Strength Training For Injury Prevention In Action High school physical education and athletic departments all across the country are embracing the power of strength training for injury prevention.

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Overuse Injuries in Amateur Sports: Identifying Risks, Prevention Strategies, and Recovery Protocols

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Kids start playing organized sports at increasingly younger ages, encouraged by coaches, schools, and often, parents. Limit specialization until high school ages (later in high school) : Early specialization has been linked to increased rates of overuse injuries. In recent years, amateur sports have become a thriving ecosystem.

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