1. This 14 minute TEDTalk examines why 70 % of youth athletes quit sports before high school. John Sullivan is a former professional athlete and 20 year plus youth soccer coach. He suggests ways to improve the youth sport athlete’s experience.
2. This informative yet dry 17 minute TEDTalk addresses the 5 billion a year industry that has now become our youth sport culture in the United States. This culture of sport specialization, year round training, and adult overuse injuries is coming at a great cost. A great resource that can shape your opinions and ideas to our Discussion Topic Are youth sports serving the needs of youth.
Please share your thoughts and opinions.
In your responses, make it evident that you watched both videos.
1. What video affected you the most and why? Make specific comments.
2. Would you encourage a youth you love to be involved in youth sports? And if so in what capacity or environment?
3. How do you suggest we improve youth sports?
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