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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

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. Declining performance despite intense efforts. Increased irritability and conflicts with teammates, coaches, or parents.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing schools, which affected physical activity opportunities including physical education, recess, after-school sports and activities, and walking and biking to school. Sports Medicine. 2021 Apr 20:1-14.