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. We’re all familiar with the stories of young sporting prodigies such as Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps. If a child shows natural talent, it’s tempting to encourage them to focus on one sport from a young age. We all want our young people to succeed. However a significant consequence of focusing on one sport at … Continue reading Was it specialising in one sport too soon?