Sport specialization the brief, but telling conclusion…   The study’s findings are relatively convincing.  The elite group tended to devote far less time at earlier ages in sport-specific training.    Additionally, early sport specialization was found to be a likely predictor of classification as a near-elite athlete.    In other words, while the early [...] read more

Young Athletes and secrets to success “Do you do ‘Sport-Specific’ Training”?   Well, let me give you the cold hard facts… It doesn’t exist. Especially not with young athletes.   When working with preadolescent and high school athletes, the undeniable reality is that we are tending to an organism that is in the process of [...] read more

In lieu of an article or interview, I thought that I would hit you guys with some great information and solid insight into the training & development of young athletes -   >> From a study published in the Swimming Science Bulletin. Authored by Brent S. Rushall & John Marsden.   "The question of whether [...] read more

Spida Hunter is a one-of-a-kind trainer from New Zealand. He has worked with participants of all ages and abilities. I thought that you might all enjoy a glimpse into how things are done on the other side of the world!   BG: What’s your background in youth sports and athletics? Have you worked with young [...] read more