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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. Moreover, the mental tollperformance anxiety, burnout, emotional exhaustionshould not be overlooked.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

PLT4M

There are endless benefits for athletes who participate in a proper strength training program. While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training.

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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. I would do it after school. His results indicated that his knee strength and biomechanical symmetry were all above 90% of goal. I’m so proud of the time and dedication Aiden has put in to get his health and strength back.

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PE Warm Up Routines

PLT4M

This format can be used for beginner-level students learning foundational human movements up to students now taking part in an advanced strength training program for personal development or athletic performance. are great fun warm up games for high school students so long as it is casual and relaxed. Deadlift Drill Notes.

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

Better Coaching

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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