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Sports Specialization
These resources address multiple sport athletes and the trend toward specialization in youth sports that creates challenges for coaches, parents and athletes.
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What if you worked on yourself as a person first, not just an athlete? Read here on how you can do just that.
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Cleveland Guardians discuss the benefits of playing multiple sports and why you shouldn't specialize early
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"Don't cripple your kids and make them choose. Allow kids to be kids and enjoy all sports." - MLB Pitcher
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Celtic's Coach Brad Stevens shares his belief that kids should play as many sports as possible.
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Former U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star says multiple sports can prevent burnout and keep sports fun
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NFL quarterback Colt McCoy recommends kids play multiple sports and avoid specializing until later in life.
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Manager of the Houston Astros discusses how being an athlete helped transition him into his role in the MLB.
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Former Major League Baseball star Curtis Granderson says finding the balance is key to avoiding burnout.
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Dr. Joseph Donahue shares his views on what drives kids out of sports - everything from injury to lack of fun.
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An orthopedic surgeon explains how data show the disadvantages of early sport specialization.