Joel S. Brenner
Sports Specialization and Intensive Training in Young Athletes
sports specialization becoming norm youth sports variety reasons sports specialization occurs early detrimental effects may occur physically psychologically timing correct sports specialization performed correct conditions athlete may successful reaching specific goals young athletes train intensively whether specialized also risk adverse effects mind body purpose clinical report assist pediatricians counseling young athlete patients parents regarding sports specialization intensive training report supports american academy pediatrics clinical report overuse injuries overtraining burnout child adolescent athletes