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Walking for Life: One Step at a Time

Gopher Sport

This was developed for middle school students (grades 6-8), it is easily adapted and would be encouraged for all ages, especially secondary schools. It is fast, but it is not biomechanically sound. Time should be set aside at the start of the year to teach students movement competence concepts related to walking.

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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

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. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

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