Early Youth Specialization and Over Training – What Every Parent Should Know

Source: SAPT Strength & Performance Training 

FAIRFAX, Virginia – (August 10, 2017) – Kids around the country are playing organized sports more than ever today. In fact, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) reports that youth in the country participating in sports went from around 18 million in 1987 to 60 million in 2008. While that’s good news, because of the many benefits that can be gained from keeping them active, there is also a downside that health professionals are beginning to caution parents about – early specialization and overtraining, both of which can become problematic and become detrimental for young athletes.

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