THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure. Must perform, must impress.
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