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Is it Wise to Specialize?

Monday, 13 January 2014 by John O'Sullivan
The greatest difference between our children’s sporting experience and our own is the rise of year round, sport specific organizations that ask – even require – season after season of participation in order to stay in the player development pipeline. The pressure to have your child specialize in a single sport at a young age
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  • Published in Problems in Youth Sports, Specialization, Sports Parenting
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Are Your Kids Mentally Weak?

Friday, 04 October 2013 by John O'Sullivan
Are your kids mentally tough? Can they be pushed to achieve great things, or do they need to be coddled? Do they deal well with disappointment and failure, or do they fear it, and thus avoid challenging situations? Do they fear strict, demanding coaches, or do they thrive on them? As parents we know our
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  • Published in Confidence, Mental Toughness
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Trust Your Gut When It Comes To Youth Sports

Sunday, 25 August 2013 by John O'Sullivan
Every time I speak, I am always approached by parents who tell me that all the pressure and emphasis on winning for their young athlete, all the pressure to commit year round to a sport prior to puberty, just feels wrong. In their heart, they know that their children want to play multiple sports, and
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  • Published in Family Values, Problems in Youth Sports, Sports Parenting
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