There is a point somewhere in your season where you hope your team is at its best. It might be the playoffs, a major tournament, or a game with a major rival.
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The latest consensus in the debate about kids playing multiple sports seems to be trending toward it being a good idea.
It’s quite common to see young athletes – especially at the middle and high school ages – playing more than one sport in the same season. They play a school sport after school and rush to their club practice at night.
We are not going to add to the debate here and contribute our opinions on whether it is good or bad, right or wrong. Instead, we want to talk about the inevitable consequences – issues arising from overuse.
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When you look at some of the most successful coaches over time, you’ll find they are all extremely organized. As a result, their teams are almost always prepared to perform at their best.
The New England Patriots, for example, have just one sign on their locker room wall. It says, “Every battle is won before it is fought.” And that’s because head coach Bill Belichick strongly believes in the value of preparation.