| 607 | Friday, March 19, 2010 |
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| 2:45 PM-4:00 PM | Convention Center:Wabash BR 2 |
| NASPE/Sport and Coaching |
| 10 Things Coaches Should Know about Youth Sports Participation |
| A practical guide for anyone involved in youth sport, this session provides information on youth sports training and answers the question: should children specialize in one sport at an early age to maximize performance, adherence, and fun---or should children participate in a variety of activities? With two seemingly conflicting trends: childhood obesity and increasing sport participation; how do teachers, coaches, and parents apply principles of psychology, sociology, and physiology to do what’s best for kids? |
Keyword(s): coaching, sport topics, youth sports
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| Speakers: Jay Coakley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, CO; and Rick Howard, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA |