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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]9th grade

The intended philosophy regarding (and research promoting) multiple sports is not a whole bunch each season, but varied across the year. So, yes, multiple high level sports all at the same time is an injury risk. Total training volume should be considered.

Through late elementary my kids were able to club swim plus a travel sport (soccer or basketball). In middle school, one sport was at the club/travel level and the other wasn't quite as intense, usually "select" level, above rec, or a school sport plus the club/travel sport.

In high school, my kids made the choice to specialize. [/quote]

Swimming as a second sport is a great idea but probably too late for that and it didn't go anywhere when I suggested it.  DC's sports overlap.  [b]They both require an almost year-round commitment to remain competitive.[/b]  Most of the other kids on the two sports that conflict have specialized by 10-12.  DC is getting hurt more often than the other kids and is tired.  I drank the Kool-Aid but I'm second-guessing the research.  [/quote]

The overlap and this belief are the problem. I'm not blaming it on you, the youth sports industry runs this way, especially around here. Families aren't left with enough choices, but it is your choice to make. Don't specialize too early, but don't play two travel sports per season...easier said than done (but almost always the right choice). [/quote]

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