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Mindset revisited
Can mindset concepts be applied to groups and organizations? Although we typically think of it as an individual trait, a group mindset may be the key to…
Sep 29
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Bill Price
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A second look at growth measurements affecting young athletes
We can't do much about how children grow, but knowing when it's happening can shape coaching and development strategies that keep kids involved in sport…
Sep 15
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Bill Price
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Physical literacy is a precursor for athleticism
What does it mean to say that a person is physically literate or athletic?
Sep 1
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Bill Price
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August 2023
Talent development takes a lot of time, and the journey to high performance is a long one
The longer youngsters are involved in a sport program the greater the chance they will approach their potential as athletes.
Aug 18
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Bill Price
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Early sport specialization is not a monster under the bed anymore
Early sport specialization is practically baked-in to the youth sport environment now, so maybe we should try to live with it.
Aug 4
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Bill Price
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July 2023
For parents: The youth sport talent illusion is real
The origin of talent is not the mystery we often make it out to be. Precocious ability is easily explained if we know a little bit more about young…
Jul 21
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Reexamining deliberate practice, early specialization, and the 10,000-hour "rule"
Studies on deliberate practice approach it from a somewhat sterile perspective. What it looks like in reality is quite different from how practitioners…
Jul 7
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June 2023
Revisiting the coach's role in creating a deliberate practice environment
Some thoughts on creating training environments that encourage deliberate practice
Jun 23
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SEA Games (part 2): Malaysia needs a new sport model
Results for the Malaysian contingent in Phnom Penh highlight the same issues that have plagued Malaysian sport for the past few decades. In this article…
Jun 9
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Bill Price
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May 2023
SEA Games (part 1): What's up with Malaysia's sport system?
Results for the Malaysian contingent at the Phnom Penh SEA Games highlight the same issues that have plagued Malaysian sport for the past few decades.
May 26
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Bill Price
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Youth sport: Developing proper training habits is more important than setting goals
For youngsters goal setting is not the Holy Grail that many make it out to be. More important to athletic success is forming proper habits.
May 12
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Bill Price
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April 2023
Canadian Sport for Life Society releases Long Term Development 3.0
The latest edition of the Sport for Life Society's landmark resource recognizes sport and physical activity as "powerful agents for developing…
Apr 28
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