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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. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. 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.

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How to coach someone to improve their balance

Sports Coaching FAQ

Balance is a fundamental skill that plays a vital role in a variety of physical activities and sports. Dynamic balance development includes understanding the static balance factors above, in addition to developing agility, coordination, strength, and flexibility and using these as the movements are conducted.

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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? Creating The BIG IDEAS That Drive Your Program.

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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.

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Focus on injury prevention, wellness earns top mark for Bound Brook High girls basketball, USA Today

Whole Child Sports

Alexander Lewis / MyCentralJersey/USA TODAY Sports Network. And know this: Youth sports needs MORE WOMEN coaching girls. In my travels over the past decade, to interview, chronicle or film different coaches I have crossed paths with three female coaches who truly embody the ethos we champion at Whole Child Sports.

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PE Games For Elementary

PLT4M

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. Whether you’re introducing classic games or trying something new with elementary students, incorporating a variety of activities keeps them excited and active.