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EP2: Parents- Why athletic development is no longer a luxury but a necessity
Welcome to Episode 2, and whether you're already a listener or joining us for the first time, thank you for being here.
This episode is specifically for parents, eager to learn more about athletic development and why it's evolved from a luxury to an absolute necessity for the emerging generation. As a parent, you might be grappling with questions about athletic development, wondering if it's appropriate for your child, and pondering if playing their chosen sport should be sufficient.
In this episode, we address these concerns by exploring three key aspects: the evolving necessity of athletic development, insights into generational shifts affecting overall athleticism, and tackling the fear factor by overcoming its implications.
Join us as we chat about the challenges of unstructured play and how it affects the overall well-being of the current generation.
Takeaways from this episode:
Due to the rise in technology, including social media and gaming, the simplicity of unstructured play, which once contributed to our resilience, no longer exists.
Societal trends of instant gratification and purposeful outcomes have resulted in a fixation with sport specific structured sessions.
Some individuals, despite their excellence in their sport, often lack basic movement skills, increasing their vulnerability to injuries in the athletic arena.
Strength training will not stunt your child's growth.
Injuries are often the result of inadequate supervision, inappropriate age based programming and improper use of equipment.
Resistance training enhances body control, movement, and overall strength.
Beyond physical benefits, it fosters self-esteem, confidence, discipline, and accountability, promoting a process-driven approach to athletic development.
Perception vs reality and the benefits of enhanced movement, sports longevity, injury prevention, and overall well-being in athletic development.
If you're as passionate about youth athletic development as I am, hit that subscribe button, so you never miss an episode!
Connect with me:
InstagramWebsite
Order my book:
The Sporting Parent
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By Nathan ParnhamWelcome to Episode 2, and whether you're already a listener or joining us for the first time, thank you for being here.
This episode is specifically for parents, eager to learn more about athletic development and why it's evolved from a luxury to an absolute necessity for the emerging generation. As a parent, you might be grappling with questions about athletic development, wondering if it's appropriate for your child, and pondering if playing their chosen sport should be sufficient.
In this episode, we address these concerns by exploring three key aspects: the evolving necessity of athletic development, insights into generational shifts affecting overall athleticism, and tackling the fear factor by overcoming its implications.
Join us as we chat about the challenges of unstructured play and how it affects the overall well-being of the current generation.
Takeaways from this episode:
Due to the rise in technology, including social media and gaming, the simplicity of unstructured play, which once contributed to our resilience, no longer exists.
Societal trends of instant gratification and purposeful outcomes have resulted in a fixation with sport specific structured sessions.
Some individuals, despite their excellence in their sport, often lack basic movement skills, increasing their vulnerability to injuries in the athletic arena.
Strength training will not stunt your child's growth.
Injuries are often the result of inadequate supervision, inappropriate age based programming and improper use of equipment.
Resistance training enhances body control, movement, and overall strength.
Beyond physical benefits, it fosters self-esteem, confidence, discipline, and accountability, promoting a process-driven approach to athletic development.
Perception vs reality and the benefits of enhanced movement, sports longevity, injury prevention, and overall well-being in athletic development.
If you're as passionate about youth athletic development as I am, hit that subscribe button, so you never miss an episode!
Connect with me:
InstagramWebsite
Order my book:
The Sporting Parent