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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

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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California State Standards For PE

PLT4M

This popular form of physical fitness supports students with lifelong fitness skills that translate to any gym, weight room, or fitness facility. For example, “1.6 – Identify and apply the principles of biomechanics necessary for the safe and successful performance of weight training.”

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