Most athletes don’t need more tournaments, more games, or more...
Fred Duncan@Fred__Duncan
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Sep 20, 2025
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Most athletes don’t need more tournaments, more games, or more pressure at a young age. They need more play.
This is what Michael Jordan had to say. He just played and played. The skills came later, and that foundation of movement and creativity stuck with him forever.
This is what Michael Jordan had to say. He just played and played. The skills came later, and that foundation of movement and creativity stuck with him forever.
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That’s why with youth athletes, I push multilateral development, play based exposure, and gradual structure.
Build the athlete first, specialize later.
If you want to give your kid the right foundation, I put together the PlayStrong Bundle, a proven system for building
Build the athlete first, specialize later.
If you want to give your kid the right foundation, I put together the PlayStrong Bundle, a proven system for building
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athleticism, resilience, and confidence in young athletes. Link in my bio.
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