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Issue: October 2010
Early Sport Specialization: A Psychological Perspective
Daniel Gould
Abstract: Specializing too early in life can lead to emotional stress, loss of motivation, and burnout, but the research is inadequate to resolve the question of whether early specialization or diversification is more beneficial from a psychological perspective. Nevertheless, some best practices are recommended based on the known benefits and detriments.
Article category: NASPE Symposium