24 05, 2019

More Evidence That Early Specialization Doesn’t Lead to Later Success (Not Just in Sports)

By | May 24th, 2019|Categories: Parenting, Sports|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

I just read a fascinating article by David Epstein, the author of The Sports Gene, that further supports my position that early specialization in sports (or any achievement area, for that matter) is not the path to later success. He recounts research and anecdotes in which children who didn't specialize early went on to have [...]

24 08, 2015

When Should Your Young Athlete Specialize?

By | August 24th, 2015|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This question torments every parent who wants to support their children’s efforts as they pursue their own personal greatness in a sport. It is also one of the most frequently asked questions I get from parents of young athletes. This question isn’t just one of professional interest to me. Rather, it’s personal for two reasons. [...]