Families In Sport Podcast

Author: Utah State University Families in Sport Lab

Hosted by the Utah State University Families in Sport Lab, this podcast is a great listen for parents, coaches, and administrators in youth sport. Co-hosts Dr. Travis Dorsch and Mr. Michael King dive into the issues surrounding youth sport today, specifically targeting the role of families and parents in the participation of children across a range of youth sport contexts.
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Language: en

Genres: Kids & Family, Sports

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Episode 2: The Big Lie
Episode 2
Tuesday, 17 April, 2018

The Families in Sport Lab welcomes John O'Sullivan and Stephanie White to discuss early specialization in youth sport. Along with their guests, Travis and Michael discuss how and why early specialization has become the norm, as well as some potential drawbacks of such an approach. As an alternative approach to youth sport, early sampling is discussed as a way to enhance the benefits of sport participation for youth.