The Developing Youth Track and Field Athletes Project started with a conversation with a parent. His 11 year old daughter had recently…
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Following on from our blog ‘Tiger v Roger – why variety remains the spice of life’, here is an opportunity to listen…
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Tiger v Roger – why variety remains the spice of life!
by Gordon MacLelland 19th July 2019You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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Supporting the early specialisation athlete
by Dr Robert Weil 23rd May 2019So often, young athletes and their parents are faced with the question regarding concentrating on their main sport versus playing multiple sports.…
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Specialisation – Data finds focus on single sport, largely driven by parents, leads to injury and burnout
by Gordon MacLelland 13th April 2018Youth sports has experienced a paradigm shift over the past 15 to 20 years. Gone are the days filled with pick-up games…
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Forget short term success! Multi sport participation at a young age has to be the golden ticket……..
by Gordon MacLelland 4th February 2018You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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6 Tips to Help Children Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries
by Gordon MacLelland 24th August 2017Many children particularly those who specialise in a specific sport from such a young age are becoming increasingly at risk of picking…
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10,000 hour myth – Misunderstood by sports parents?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th August 2017You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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The benefits of playing multiple sports
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017With many children playing the same sport all year round and focussing on one sport from such a young age we need…
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Year Round Sport – A recipe for disaster?
by Gordon MacLelland 25th May 2017You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
