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Early specialisation

Creating a positive environment Injuries Keeping it in perspective Long term athletic development Specialisation Taking the Knocks
A guide for building resilience in young athletes

by Frances Raymond 17th April 2022

After suffering an injury in days leading up to the Tokyo Olympics Games, GB Gymnast Alice Kinsella had a rough qualifications day,…
Specialisation Video Series
The dangers of early specialisation

by Gordon MacLelland 15th September 2019

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Early Specialisation

by Gordon MacLelland 1st September 2019

In this video short, Gordon MacLelland starts to discuss the dangers of early specialisation and some of the potential longer term issues…
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Super Champions, Champions and Almosts

by Gordon MacLelland 17th January 2019

The following infographic based on the research by Collins et al. looks at some of the differences and commonalities of those who…