In this brief article, we will give you our top five tips to reduce the risks associated with youth sport specialization. If it is going to continue, why fight it? We would rather educate you, be a resource or central hub for you, and help our young athletes.

The landscape of youth sports is changing. Kids watch pro-athletes and emulate them. They “want to be like Mike.” In pursuit of this dream, youth athletes, coaches, and parents feel the best way to achieve the goal [reach professional level] is by specializing in one sport.