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Childhood Sports Development
ByI often come back to this topic, it seems. But in today’s youth sports culture, it is one that needs to be revisited.
This short post from Brian Grasso over at CorePerformance.com is a must read for any parent or coach of young athletes. He is no doubt, right on.
3 Comments
August 29th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I don’t know if Erin shared this with you, but I posted a link on Facebook to a similar article on academic pressures on young children. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32404017/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/?GT1=43001
August 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I didn’t see that one, but am going to check it out now. Thanks. After reading the article I linked to, Erin mentioned how vital it was to keep the same thing in mind for school. It’s amazing how we can all thrive and enjoy what we are doing when we don’t put unnecessary pressure!
I can see how you have to be discerning as well. Abigail loves to learn and can move at a good pace. Elijah…I would be surprised if he ended up the same.
August 29th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I didn’t mean to imply that a child inclined towards academics shouldn’t be challenged, but that there are parents out there doing the same to prepare their child academically just as some do for athletics. The Boy is incredibly athletic and energetic, probably much like Elijah, and while he is also very bright, at two and a half, we keep things light and fun. There will be plenty of time for more serious competition and academics later in life. For now, learn through play and play to learn.
I hope you enjoyed the article.