COMPARING BELIEFS VERSUS DATA
| FICTION | FACT |
|---|---|
| Increased training strengthens the chance of later success | Early specialization leads to less athletic activity in college |
| Increased time in one sport will create a better athlete | Elite athletes specialize later and participate in a variety of sports |
| More hours spent training increases the likelihood of becoming an elite athlete | Highly specialized athletes are twice as like to sustain an overuse injury |
| My athlete WANTS to do this! | Parents and coaches are often the driving force behind single sport training |
LISTEN TO YOUR ATHLETE! SPORTS ARE FUN!!
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