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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

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Athlete Development with Ken Lynch

This video is shared by Player Development Project

Ken Lynch is a High Performance Athlete Development Consultant at High Performance Sport New Zealand and works with sports people across a range of codes.

Originally from Ireland, Ken is an expert in high performance athlete pathways, athlete talent identification and high performance strategy. In this Masterclass Discussion, Player Development Project Editor, Dave Wright hosts Ken for an informative conversation about the role of HPSNZ, talent development pathways, sports science in youth sport and ensuring the athlete sits at the centre of the learning process. A fantastic discussion and highly worth watching for coaches who want to challenge the status quo and improve their understanding of working with young people.

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