Early sport specialization is still not a good idea
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Having athletes specialize early in a single sport so that they might gain an advantage over their later-starting peers is a persistent sports myth. The belief is that specializing early will produce better athletes later. But there is no evidence that starting early has the beneficial effect many think. Indeed there are good arguments for having youngsters involved in many sports while they are young not just one. Reducing overuse injuries, avoiding burnout, and acquiring a well rounded list of athletic skills are some of the many benefits of a diverse youth sport experience.
Early sport specialization is still not a good idea
Early sport specialization is still not a…
Early sport specialization is still not a good idea
Having athletes specialize early in a single sport so that they might gain an advantage over their later-starting peers is a persistent sports myth. The belief is that specializing early will produce better athletes later. But there is no evidence that starting early has the beneficial effect many think. Indeed there are good arguments for having youngsters involved in many sports while they are young not just one. Reducing overuse injuries, avoiding burnout, and acquiring a well rounded list of athletic skills are some of the many benefits of a diverse youth sport experience.