The Ready State Podcast Jeremy Frisch: Why Every Kid NEEDS Athletic Development Training Before Age 12
Apr 17, 2025
Jeremy Frisch, Athletic Performance Director at Teamwork Sports Performance, is a champion of youth athletic development. He discusses the dangers of early sports specialization, emphasizing its negative impact on children's physical growth and mental well-being. Frisch advocates for multi-sport participation, highlighting how play fosters essential skills like coordination and resilience. He offers practical tips for parents on creating supportive environments that nurture a love for movement, ensuring kids build a strong foundation for lifelong health and enjoyment in sports.
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Harm of Early Specialization
- Early sports specialization often harms youth athletic development by limiting broad physical skills.
- General multi-sport play builds crucial coordination, balance, and agility before specialization.
Multi-Sport Play Benefits Kids
- Encourage kids to participate in multiple sports through different seasons to build diverse athletic skills.
- Resist the urge to keep kids in a single sport year-round, even if they're excelling.
Lost Free Play Affects Coordination
- Unstructured free play outdoors historically provided essential general physical preparation for kids.
- Today's kids lack these opportunities due to reduced recess and indoor lifestyles.