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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

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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Elite Diver Faces Chronic Growth-Related Knee Issues and Wins

Stanford Childrens

Iā€™m glad he kept me motivated,ā€ Scott says. Scott dives for both his high school team and the Santa Clara Diving Club, a part of USA Diving, the governing body of elite divers. All we see are kids, and close to 90% of our patients at our Pleasanton clinic are middle school and high school athletes,ā€ Lee says.