There are arguments daily on social media about sport specialization with our youth athletes. I wholeheartedly believe in letting kids play many sports but let’s look at both sides. It’s really a discussion of the chicken vs. the egg. On one hand the best athletes genetically will have the best opportunities to play multiple sports. If you’re a really good …
RBI Performance Podcast
I spent this past Saturday talking with Blair Bundy, and Steven Reinlie. Both played college baseball and are involved with the game now in the respective professions. Blair is a PT in Houston. Steven is a DC in Austin and spent time as a strength coach early on in his career. Both treat athletes from little leaguers on up whether it’s rehabbing them from minor overuse injuries, return …
Specialization of Means
In the beginning stages of athletic development the training allows for improvement of the entire foundation. As the athlete becomes advanced the foundation sharply narrows and must become concentrated. This is why specialization must occur as athletes advance but not prior to a high level of development. Specialization too soon eliminates creating a large motor pool of athletic skills and consequently …