![]() ![]() Goals such as character development, teamwork, discipline, self esteem development, confidence building and conflict resolution can be compromised. While competition is as American as apple pie, too much of it can undermine many of the goals of youth sports. The expectation to do well or win can exert tremendous psychological pressure on young athletes, coaches and parents. Well-intended parents can be overly involved and become a source of stress to young athletes by over identifying a child’s performance as a fulfillment of their own self-worth, living unfulfilled dreams, or thinking an athletic scholarship or professional contract is just around the corner. ![]() In some parts of the country, T-ball is even offered to 2-year-olds. School-age children attend structured camps and clinics with increasing demand to make “A” teams, traveling squads or varsity level teams. ![]() Youth sports have become highly organized and competitive. In the past few years there has been increasing emphasis at the national, state and local levels on athletic performance. We are grateful he shared his wisdom and expertise with us on our Hometown Health blog. *Editor’s note: We are saddened to learn of Dr. ![]()
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