Early specialization might look like a shortcut, but long-term...
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
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May 20, 2025
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Early specialization might look like a shortcut, but long-term development usually wins over time.
Often what youth athletes need isn't more private lessons or year-round pressure...
They need a wide foundation. Movement quality. Coordination. Play.
Often what youth athletes need isn't more private lessons or year-round pressure...
They need a wide foundation. Movement quality. Coordination. Play.
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12 hours of skill work a week vs 10 hours of skill work and 2 hours of strength, coordination, new movements…
I can almost guarantee you that one is far superior to the other.
Build the athlete, then the specialist.
I can almost guarantee you that one is far superior to the other.
Build the athlete, then the specialist.