This is so interesting, informative and valuable to me, as a parent of a 13 yo sports-mad boy who seemingly is also very capable in almost everything he does.
Thank you.
So, the sports he has sampled are as follows.
Swimming, gymnastics, judo, football, cricket, tennis, field hockey, rugby and golf.
He has settled on judo, cricket, hockey and golf at the moment; all played at a very high level (except golf) and which he enjoys.
My question is about early/late specialisation regarding tennis, football, cricket and golf?
They, particularly, seem to require mastering and honing of many skills.
There is a lot of pressure for kids to commit early to focused high level training; and if not able you fall by the wayside.
My observation is that the truly greats of these sports specialised at an early age and certainly by 10. Think... Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz; Messi, Ronaldo; Tendulkar, Kohli; Woods, McIlroy etc.
They were identified as 'talented' at an early age, specialised and groomed and seemingly achieved their potential in due course.
This is so interesting, informative and valuable to me, as a parent of a 13 yo sports-mad boy who seemingly is also very capable in almost everything he does.
Thank you.
So, the sports he has sampled are as follows.
Swimming, gymnastics, judo, football, cricket, tennis, field hockey, rugby and golf.
He has settled on judo, cricket, hockey and golf at the moment; all played at a very high level (except golf) and which he enjoys.
My question is about early/late specialisation regarding tennis, football, cricket and golf?
They, particularly, seem to require mastering and honing of many skills.
There is a lot of pressure for kids to commit early to focused high level training; and if not able you fall by the wayside.
My observation is that the truly greats of these sports specialised at an early age and certainly by 10. Think... Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz; Messi, Ronaldo; Tendulkar, Kohli; Woods, McIlroy etc.
They were identified as 'talented' at an early age, specialised and groomed and seemingly achieved their potential in due course.
What are your thoughts please?