The Disadvantages of Sports Specialization and the Advantages of Sports Diversification
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Other helpful links:
Momstream:
Change the Game Project:
http://changingthegameproject.com/changing-the-game-in-youth-sports/
Positive Coaching Alliance:
https://www.positivecoach.org/
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