author, David Epstein, joins me for a conversation that will empower young

athletes, their parents, and coaches. 

Our launching point is the case of late blooming QB Carson Wentz, the

number 2 pick in the 2016 NFL draft. 

Did Wentz rise to the top despite the fact that he was a late bloomer,

or because of it?  The answer has

profound implications for youth sports. Epstein’s superb synthesis of sports

science studies (combined with his personal experience as an athlete) finds

that, in most sports, specializing early puts young athletes at a disadvantage

as they approach college age.  What

is the best approach to maximizing a person’s athletic potential?  Epstein provides actionable intelligence

on the key concept of “trainability.” 

And it does not depend on 10-thousand hours of practice.