Episode 17 Questions and Thoughts about the Early Years in Youth Sports

07/05/2019 18 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode introduces questions and thoughts about how we are administering youth sports to the 6-12 year old age group. Are we doing what is best for the kids? Is the current youth sports format preparing athletes to be at their competitive peak, both mentally and physically, when they enter the teen years? Why do some parents and youth coaches seem to be seeking their own validation and fulfillment? Check out this episode for thoughts on these questions and the state of the early years of youth sports today,  as well as ideas for making the early years more positively impactful for young athletes.

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