| This symposium will include presentations by speakers from the NASPE Academies who will discuss trends, issues, and problems related to early sport specialization by girls and boys. The information in this symposium is intended to inform coaches, parents, teachers, and athletes to help them make better decisions regarding participation in youth sport programs in this key developmental stage. |
| Speakers: Martha E. Ewing and John Haubenstricker, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; David Langley, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN; Robert Malina, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX; Diane Vermaelen, Progressive Medical Management/National Rehab Partners, Baton Rouge, LA; John Williams, Ayden Elementary School, Greenville, NC; Panyiotis Doutis, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC; and Kathleen Kinkema, Western State College, Gunnison, CO |