How load management can help reduce injury risk in youth athletes
Load management isn’t just for elite athletes – knowing exactly how much and how hard young athletes train is one way to help keep them fit and healthy.
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How tennis ball drills can help develop hand-eye coordination
Hand-eye coordination is the most sport-specific but universal skill you can develop that’s not actually sport. But how can it be developed? Hint: Tennis balls could be the answer.
Physical literacy: Why is it important and how can you improve it?
Physical literacy needs to be a multi-faceted approach: Parents, physical education teachers, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, leisure management personnel, family members, and peers all play an integral role in physical literacy.
Early specialisation in youth athletes: Pros, cons and considerations
Early specialisation is one of the hottest debates in youth development circles. But what is all the fuss about, and which path is preferable?
Early Sports Specialisation
Early Sports Specialisation The concept of specialising in only one sport from a young age. Contents of Article Summary What is early specialisation? What are the issues associated with early specialisation? What are … Read more
What Adaptations Occur to Youth Athletes using Injury Prevention Programs
What Adaptations Occur to Youth Athletes using Injury Prevention Programs You can view the original study and source of the information here. What to do now: Help spread the important information by sharing … Read more
