TeamSafe®Sports Report #9: Youth Sports Specialization
- Dr. Steven Horwitz
- Apr 17, 2019
- 1 min read
Should a child focus on just one sport? Experts in this area agree that playing only one sport from an early age might not be the best for a child for several reasons.
Increased risk of injury. Many studies point to higher numbers and severity of injuries in specialized youth athletes.
Failure to develop other sports skills. Playing multiple sports allows the athlete to gain...
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