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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

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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How to Create a Before-School Fitness and Running Club

School Yard

Create a schedule but have some flexibility. Some examples of pit stops you can use are: hoop station, agility ladder , over/under obstacle course, water/rest break, stretching, and balance activities. The key to pit stops is to make them fun, creative, and give students the ability to catch their breath and offer variety.

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Creating a Vision for Meaningful Development: Feedback and Practice

TinCan Physed

Here is some research that has stuck with me for a while and has proven to be effective and flexible so students can be given the tools to learn and grow in any program. This understanding is used to plan for tactical movement and demonstration of critical and creative thinking through movement.

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Creating a Vision for Meaningful Development: Feedback and Practice

TinCan Physed

Here is some research that has stuck with me for a while and has proven to be effective and flexible so students can be given the tools to learn and grow in any program. ABC’S of Athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed. Disclaimer: there is A LOT of great research out there from a lot of great minds!