Athlete Parents

Key Takeaways: 1. Youth sports are becoming more competitive, more expensive, and more time-consuming, which excludes many children from participating. 2. A predominant model of youth sports that provides moderate to vigorous activity a few days per week at low cost may allow youth and teens to gain the benefits of sports while maintaining balance with school and other hobbies.

Key Takeaways: 1. Early introduction & specialization of sports carries physical, psychological, social, and developmental risks. 2. There are reasons a child might start sports early or specialize in a sport. 3. Parents can help by ensuring there is a healthy balance for their child and by avoiding over-training and over-competitive environments.