Welcome to episode number 33 of the Get Down Podcast, tailored for parents aiming to set their children up for success in sports. I discuss three main points: selecting sports intentionally during different stages of maturation, emphasizing early and appropriate athletic development, and strategically managing your child's weekly schedule to prevent burnout and maintain passion. I highlight the importance of coordination-based sports in early childhood, team vs. individual sports in adolescence, and having mandatory rest days.
This episode is based on insights from my book, The Sporting Parent, and aims to help you become an efficient 'high-performance manager' for your young athlete.
Key points include:
Choose sports strategically, considering each stage of your child’s growth.
Avoid overloading schedules by focusing on one to two sports per season, which allows balanced development and prevents burnout.
Athletic conditioning is essential, especially given the decline in unstructured play.
Introduce age-appropriate training early to build coordination and motor skills, and adjust as they grow, to set them up for long-term success.
Children shouldn’t mirror professional athletes’ schedules, as this can lead to burnout or resentment toward sports.
Children’s physical needs change, particularly during rapid growth periods (ages 11-15).
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