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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

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. What was intended as a fun, developmental activity can morph into an emotionally charged grind. Frequent minor illnesses due to a compromised immune system.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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Invisible Disabilities

Teen Health 101

You might think of a person in a wheelchair, a person who is blind or deaf, or anything that appears as a physical handicap. However, disabilities are not always physical, they can be much more internal than we realize. Chronic pain can negatively affect working and eating habits, physical activity, and other aspects of daily life.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

Studies show when you sleep enough, you excel at activities like sprinting, shooting, dribbling and serving. It allows your heart to rest, your cells and tissue to repair, and your immune system to fight infections. It also has physical symptoms such as nervousness, sweating, trembling and increased heart rate.