This video is shared by Player Development Project
The question this week comes from Paul via email;
“What are the benefits of my players being exposed to mixed experiences against players at a better level or older ages?”
What are the benefits of mixed playing experiences?
More from Understanding youth sport
Watch
Coaches
Are we expecting young people to all develop at the same rate?
In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed to halt declining participation levels in kiwi teens....
Webinars
Webinar replay: Athlete, Parent & Coach
Building Better Relationships in Youth Sport In this webinar, our host, Dave Wright is joined by two world class youth sport experts – Dr. Craig Harrison and Reed Maltbie. Dave,...
Coaches
The value of variety
“Variety is the spice of life” – When it comes to youth sport, this old saying is apt for summing up the benefits young people get from being exposed to a variety of sport...
Coaches
Are late developers really at a disadvantage?
In this article, Dr Jason Tee discusses how late-developers may be advantaged (as opposed to early-developers) in their development pathways, and ultimately become more successful in sport. David vs Goliath…...