OVER ORGANIZED YOUTH SPORTS | Enough is Enough!
SPORT & FAMILY • 01-Jan-2022
Parents, coaches, and athletes themselves are facing a reckoning with a culture of sports success models, and hyper specialization in youth sports. The negative effects are having an effect on the future of sport. Dr. Jay Coakley lends his insight to help all sports professionals make informed decisions.
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