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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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Frequent minor illnesses due to a compromised immune system. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school. National governing bodies and community-based programs likewise carry a responsibility to set guidelines and foster evidence-based approaches.

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