September 18, 2016

For years I've been sounding off on children having a diverse experience in athletics and not to specialize in one sport. Last month a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) agreed with my view and laid out a list of detrimental effects of children specializing in specific sports.
They provided guidance to pediatricians, physicians, and parents on providing a healthy experience in youth sports.

https://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2016/09/pediatricians-say-children-shouldnt-specialize-single-sport-until-age-15-16-i

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/08/25/peds.2016-2148