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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

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running.

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Preteen Beats ACL-Meniscus Tear With Grit and Great Care

Stanford Childrens

A yearlong recovery A week after Aiden’s surgery, he began physical therapy to maintain strength. An advanced look at his body symmetry and strength Around seven months post-surgery, Aiden visited the Stanford Children’s Motion Analysis & Sports Performance Laboratory , one of a handful of labs like it in Northern California.