https://www.yahoo.com/sports/patric...-example-for-multisport-youths-200712740.html
At this point it is a trend
At this point it is a trend
people who demand specialization
Mahomes dad was a serious MLB pitcher throughout the 90's. Genetics + training = freak.
Every kid should play multiple sports, through high school. The Club Industrial Complex that asks parents to invest thousands of dollars into full-time training adds little value — and arugably hurts the truly 0.5% who are likely to earn a scholarship in any sport.
The research on this is extremely clear. I'm a father of three kids under 10 now; I grew up playing rec league baseball, flag football, soccer, and basketball. My daughter has 5-hour per-week gymnastics commitment. My youngest son (8) plays soccer 2 seasons per year and 80% of his team each season has never played soccer before. He can't get better because every season they have to start with the basics; I'm looking for a level between rec and club for him that isn't going to demand another 5 hours per week.
The Club Industrial Complex that asks parents to invest thousands of dollars into full-time training adds little value
Mahomes dad was a serious MLB pitcher throughout the 90's. Genetics + training = freak.
Every kid should play multiple sports, through high school. The Club Industrial Complex that asks parents to invest thousands of dollars into full-time training adds little value — and arugably hurts the truly 0.5% who are likely to earn a scholarship in any sport.
The research on this is extremely clear. I'm a father of three kids under 10 now; I grew up playing rec league baseball, flag football, soccer, and basketball. My daughter has 5-hour per-week gymnastics commitment. My youngest son (8) plays soccer 2 seasons per year and 80% of his team each season has never played soccer before. He can't get better because every season they have to start with the basics; I'm looking for a level between rec and club for him that isn't going to demand another 5 hours per week.