?PLAY first! – That is where it all starts. Sport is not supposed to be work it is play. Start with free play that is natural and instinctive; it does…
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I spend a lot of time with friends who are coaches. Invariably the topic turns to today?s athletes, and to one question: ?Are they different? They certainly are different in…
It is one thing to say that young athletes are not miniature adults and then to turn around and treat them as miniature adults by imposing adult training, competition and…
In children free play is all about testing boundaries and pushing limits ? there is no fear rather there is pure joy of discovery and enjoyment. There are no rules,…
Where we are today in youth sport today with the ?pay to play? model did not happen overnight. This post is meant give some historical context for why we are…