Given that some youth athletes can start their competive running participation like bullets out of a gun,only to later begin to grow and change body size ,coordination and perhaps interest change as speed abilty of others catch up, and even pass your bullet. How is a parent to know when fast is really “special” fast and when it’s transitional fast? Where do we find [...]
Is There Such A Thing As A Youth Elite Athlete ?
September 28, 2008 By 4 Comments
Dr.Kwame Brown of the Blog Move Theory wrote this provocative ,insightful perspective on the “Elite Youth Athlete” in response to the post What is an Elite Youth Athlete? Dr. Brown will be contributing from time to time and I look forward to his contribution. There is no such thing as an elite youth athlete. There is a such thing [...]
What Is The Financial Cost Of An Elite Athlete
September 25, 2008 By 4 Comments
With the economic changes we are facing as Americans, we have unique financial challenges as we look forward to another eventful, busy track season. Many questions swirl around my brain, like: How much more will it cost to travel via airplane or car ? (gas prices over $1.50 more than when my family started this track journey) How does the average family [...]
What is an Elite Youth Athlete?
September 24, 2008 By 7 Comments
What is an Elite Youth Athlete? The best definition I could find was the following : According to Dr.Eric Smalls a sports pediatrician and author of “Kids and Sports” states that “a child athlete between the ages of 7-17 that demonstrates above average performance and reaches a regional,national or international meet.These youths athletes train year round, and because of [...]
Your Kids Highlight Reel…….. 8 Tips That Make It Special
September 23, 2008 By 3 Comments
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