Patrick Mahomes didn't stick to one sport, making him a prime example for multisport youths

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https://www.yahoo.com/sports/patrick-mahomes-didnt-stick-to-one-sport-making-him-a-prime-example-for-multisport-youths-200712740.html

[Anonymous]

Damn he is sexy

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Well, that doesn't disprove what I see, which is that the only multi-sport youth athletes are the ones exceptional enough that coaches tolerate multiple sports, or the ones playing rec levels. I mean, every elite soccer coach would take a part-time Lionel Messi.

He isn't an example for the 99.999% of most youth athletes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Damn he is sexy

+1

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He's a talented man and athletically gifted.

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And football isn't soccer either.

We always tend to view soccer through the prism of American sports. When a kid is 13 you have no idea what position he will play in football later on. If they play baseball and are a pitcher then QB is possible but if a growth spurt never happens then that is off the table.

Our sports require certain attributes in order to be successful so it is best to be generalized before your sport is basically selected for you based on how you grow.

Soccer doesn't really work that way. the only position that can limit based on size or attributes is keeper. Because size simply does not matter in soccer skill development does. Time spent developing skills specific to soccer are more helpful to soccer than playing shortstop, unless you are a keeper.

There are not many multi sport world class figure skaters or gymnasts either.

Playing multiple sports is fun and has benefits but our popular sports tend to self select based more on god given attributes than they do skill development.

A kid can play many sports and in 9th grade pick up football and excel depending upon their athleticism. A kid can not pick up soccer in 9th grade and excel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Damn he is sexy

+1

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And football isn't soccer either.

We always tend to view soccer through the prism of American sports. When a kid is 13 you have no idea what position he will play in football later on. If they play baseball and are a pitcher then QB is possible but if a growth spurt never happens then that is off the table.

Our sports require certain attributes in order to be successful so it is best to be generalized before your sport is basically selected for you based on how you grow.

Soccer doesn't really work that way. the only position that can limit based on size or attributes is keeper. Because size simply does not matter in soccer skill development does. Time spent developing skills specific to soccer are more helpful to soccer than playing shortstop, unless you are a keeper.

There are not many multi sport world class figure skaters or gymnasts either.

Playing multiple sports is fun and has benefits but our popular sports tend to self select based more on god given attributes than they do skill development.

A kid can play many sports and in 9th grade pick up football and excel depending upon their athleticism. A kid can not pick up soccer in 9th grade and excel.

Sure they can but it's not at all common.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And football isn't soccer either.

We always tend to view soccer through the prism of American sports. When a kid is 13 you have no idea what position he will play in football later on. If they play baseball and are a pitcher then QB is possible but if a growth spurt never happens then that is off the table.

Our sports require certain attributes in order to be successful so it is best to be generalized before your sport is basically selected for you based on how you grow.

Soccer doesn't really work that way. the only position that can limit based on size or attributes is keeper. Because size simply does not matter in soccer skill development does. Time spent developing skills specific to soccer are more helpful to soccer than playing shortstop, unless you are a keeper.

There are not many multi sport world class figure skaters or gymnasts either.

Playing multiple sports is fun and has benefits but our popular sports tend to self select based more on god given attributes than they do skill development.

A kid can play many sports and in 9th grade pick up football and excel depending upon their athleticism. A kid can not pick up soccer in 9th grade and excel.

Sure they can but it's not at all common.

Give examples?

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Anonymous wrote:Well, that doesn't disprove what I see, which is that the only multi-sport youth athletes are the ones exceptional enough that coaches tolerate multiple sports, or the ones playing rec levels. I mean, every elite soccer coach would take a part-time Lionel Messi.

He isn't an example for the 99.999% of most youth athletes.

Yeah, this. Cherry-picking one of the most extraordinary athletes of our time, whose father was himself a professional baseball player (#LFGM), and using him as an example of how average kids should operate is an . . . interesting tactic, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Damn he is sexy

+1

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Mmm, can’t wait for the super bowl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Damn he is sexy

+1

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I'll fight all of you for him!

-Signed, Middle aged mother of two.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And football isn't soccer either.

We always tend to view soccer through the prism of American sports. When a kid is 13 you have no idea what position he will play in football later on. If they play baseball and are a pitcher then QB is possible but if a growth spurt never happens then that is off the table.

Our sports require certain attributes in order to be successful so it is best to be generalized before your sport is basically selected for you based on how you grow.

Soccer doesn't really work that way. the only position that can limit based on size or attributes is keeper. Because size simply does not matter in soccer skill development does. Time spent developing skills specific to soccer are more helpful to soccer than playing shortstop, unless you are a keeper.

There are not many multi sport world class figure skaters or gymnasts either.

Playing multiple sports is fun and has benefits but our popular sports tend to self select based more on god given attributes than they do skill development.

A kid can play many sports and in 9th grade pick up football and excel depending upon their athleticism. A kid can not pick up soccer in 9th grade and excel.

I agree with you, but still think that a kid could play basketball or some other complimentary sport while focusing on soccer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And football isn't soccer either.

We always tend to view soccer through the prism of American sports. When a kid is 13 you have no idea what position he will play in football later on. If they play baseball and are a pitcher then QB is possible but if a growth spurt never happens then that is off the table.

Our sports require certain attributes in order to be successful so it is best to be generalized before your sport is basically selected for you based on how you grow.

Soccer doesn't really work that way. the only position that can limit based on size or attributes is keeper. Because size simply does not matter in soccer skill development does. Time spent developing skills specific to soccer are more helpful to soccer than playing shortstop, unless you are a keeper.

There are not many multi sport world class figure skaters or gymnasts either.

Playing multiple sports is fun and has benefits but our popular sports tend to self select based more on god given attributes than they do skill development.

A kid can play many sports and in 9th grade pick up football and excel depending upon their athleticism. A kid can not pick up soccer in 9th grade and excel.

I agree with you, but still think that a kid could play basketball or some other complimentary sport while focusing on soccer.

Well of course they can, but it is important to understand the developmental timeline differences between American centric sports and soccer. American sports tend to select later and benefit from well rounded athletic experiences. Actual size and attributes will nudge kids in a couple of directions. Our sports are also more complimentary with each other than they are to soccer.

Skill development in soccer always travels well regardless of the soccer position a kid ends up playing ultimately.

If you are lean and fast and can catch, well you can be a wide receiver. If you are lean and fast but can't catch you can be a corner back. But, there is still a position on the team that can take advantage of your attributes. In soccer, everyone has to be able to manipulate the ball with their feet at the same level as their teammates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And football isn't soccer either.

We always tend to view soccer through the prism of American sports. When a kid is 13 you have no idea what position he will play in football later on. If they play baseball and are a pitcher then QB is possible but if a growth spurt never happens then that is off the table.

Our sports require certain attributes in order to be successful so it is best to be generalized before your sport is basically selected for you based on how you grow.

Soccer doesn't really work that way. the only position that can limit based on size or attributes is keeper. Because size simply does not matter in soccer skill development does. Time spent developing skills specific to soccer are more helpful to soccer than playing shortstop, unless you are a keeper.

There are not many multi sport world class figure skaters or gymnasts either.

Playing multiple sports is fun and has benefits but our popular sports tend to self select based more on god given attributes than they do skill development.

A kid can play many sports and in 9th grade pick up football and excel depending upon their athleticism. A kid can not pick up soccer in 9th grade and excel.

I agree with you, but still think that a kid could play basketball or some other complimentary sport while focusing on soccer.

Well of course they can, but it is important to understand the developmental timeline differences between American centric sports and soccer. American sports tend to select later and benefit from well rounded athletic experiences. Actual size and attributes will nudge kids in a couple of directions. Our sports are also more complimentary with each other than they are to soccer.

Skill development in soccer always travels well regardless of the soccer position a kid ends up playing ultimately.

If you are lean and fast and can catch, well you can be a wide receiver. If you are lean and fast but can't catch you can be a corner back. But, there is still a position on the team that can take advantage of your attributes. In soccer, everyone has to be able to manipulate the ball with their feet at the same level as their teammates.

Agreed and I also agree that many Americans miss this. And then the are the specialty sports, like gymnastics, skating, etc. Well, at least women's gymnastics. I think a young teen with the right physical attributes could take up men's gymnastics and do well.