More Support for Playing Multiple Sports
If you read this blog, you know I am clearly not a fan of early specialization in youth sports. This is not as much as an ethical stance as it is a “best practices” stance. The truth is I would love for my daughter to get a college scholarship just like the rest of the parents in the world. However, I think her best chance is to be a great athlete. I also want my daughter to be healthy and to enjoy the ride. Early specialists are often not healthy and, not passionate. They are often injured and often resent Mom and Dad. I’ll take health and a great relationship with my kids and then I’ll pay for college. Take a look at this quote from the article linked below:
“Nearly half of all sports injuries suffered by middle and high school-aged children are due to overuse — and many of those injuries could have been prevented.”
Michael Boyle's Strengthcoach.com Blog 
August 10, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Great blog. I can’t agree enough Here is a great website that I refer to often http://www.canadiansportforlife.ca/
August 7, 2011 at 8:42 am
I absolutely agree- overall athleticism is the most important element to playing a sport well- a mlb scout once told me he watches how the player runs to his position and knows if he is worth watching, I want athletes, well teach them the game he said. When they emerge with obvious skills and love for a game let them go full torch after it