What is your opinion on early sports specialization for young female athletes-When should specialization start? What are the Pros and Cons?

Winning & Youth Sport What is the “right” emphasis on winning for female athletes and should all youth sport athletes be “winners” and receive a medal/trophy? Explain why or why not? What is your opinion on early sports specialization for young female athletes? When should specialization start? What are the Pros and Cons?

How do you incorporate these into coaching and practices/competition for them to learn, recognize and connect with?

Beyond Sport 96% of females at the executive and CEO level participated in sport through high school and over 50% played collegiately; yet, girls drop out of sport 2x as much as boys by the age of 14 and an even great percentage by the age of 16. Why do you believe girls are dropping […]