Youth Sports Specialization

Episode 7

Today’s guest is Tony Moreno, PhD, CSCS*D, USAW 1, a Professor of Kinesiology at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Moreno teaches courses at EMU in biomechanics and sport performance training. He is a longtime member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) where he has been involved in promoting the Long Term Athlete Development framework in a variety of settings. He has also instructed athlete development coursework for the graduate coaching education programs at West Virginia University and Michigan State University, and has helped create athlete development and coaches’ education materials for USA Lacrosse, USA Ultimate, and the Michigan High School Athletic Association. We have an outstanding show for you today, shining a spotlight on the very important topic of Youth Sport Specialization.

Sport specialization is a structured and intense approach to enhance specific physical capacities and sport skills to elevate one’s competitive ability relative to one’s developmental stage. Dr. Moreno discusses potential concerns and considerations, and sport sampling on today’s episode.

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