specialization
NATA offers 6 recommendations to reduce specialization-related injuries
From the NATA In anticipation of National Youth Sports Specialization Awareness Week (third full week in October) the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) released an official statement with health-focused recommendations to reduce the...
Study: Sport specialization comes with increased risk for injury
From Brown University A new study finds that kids who specialize in a chosen sport tend to engage in higher levels of vigorous exercise than their peers and may be more likely to sustain injuries, such as stress fractures, tendinitis and ACL tears...
NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez pushes multisport participation
Former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez credits multiple sports with his development as a young football star, and he wants today's athletes to follow his lead. Gonzalez spoke Saturday during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, ...
Wis. school district passes rule against dual-sport athletes
A Wisconsin school district passed a new rule this week that prevents athletes from playing more than one sport in a single season. School board members debated the issue Monday before it passed by a 4-3 vote. Those who stood against the proposal ...
Drew Brees tells kids ‘play as many sports as you can’
Becoming an NFL quarterback required more than just playing football as a young athlete. That was Drew Brees's message to youth football players last week in southern California. The 12-time Pro Bowler was helping to kick off his Football ‘N’ ...
Patriots players talk benefits of playing multiple sports
We write often about the benefits of playing a variety of sports. Numerous studies favor multisport participation for physical and mental health, yet some young athletes still believe specialization provides the best path toward a college scholarship...
2018 Coaches Report: Fighting sport specialization
For seven years, Coach & Athletic Director has published a report examining high school sports through the eyes of the athletic director. The success of our annual State of the Industry survey, and the insight it has provided athletic administrat...
Sport specialization: Risks, benefits and how coaches can guide athletes
Sport specialization has become a hot topic. At a time when professional athletes are idolized and college scholarships are coveted, some consider it the best way to gain proficiency in a single sport. All coaches should understand the benefits, r...
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