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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

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. If you’re looking for a sport that covers just about all of the physical skills that children need to develop, gymnastics is your answer. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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Strength and Conditioning Templates

PLT4M

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This goal-oriented approach helps individuals stay focused and motivated. “I want a strength training program for my (insert sport) athlete.”

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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. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity? Disclaimer: there is A LOT of great research out there from a lot of great minds!

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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. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity? ABC’S of Athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed.