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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. Their bodies are better equipped to endure specialized drills without as high a risk of growth plate injuries.

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Virtual PE Lessons with Free Downloadable PDF

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Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” With a combination of strength training and cardio, this program is designed to help students find new boundaries that challenge muscular endurance and strength.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

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Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. In some school settings, this foundation may have been built at the middle school level. If so, a high school PE class can move directly to steps 2 and 3.