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Youth Soccer Myths

Youth Soccer Myths. Presented by: John Murphy CYSA Chairman of the Board chairman@cysanorth.org. Youth Soccer Myths. A “myth” is a popular belief that has grown up around something Or Something that has an unverifiable existence George Washington & the Cherry Tree . Problems with Myths

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Youth Soccer Myths

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  1. Youth Soccer Myths Presented by: John Murphy CYSA Chairman of the Board chairman@cysanorth.org Youth Soccer Myths

  2. Youth Soccer Myths A “myth” is a popular belief that has grown up around something Or Something that has an unverifiable existence George Washington & the Cherry Tree Youth Soccer Myths

  3. Problems with Myths Maybe strongly held emotionally based beliefs Often partially true with part that is true extrapolated to extreme and unwarranted conclusions Often involve false syllogisms Youth Soccer Myths

  4. Discussing can be dangerous because of the emotionalism that may have attached • “There is nothing more horrible than the murder of a beautiful theory by a brutal gang of facts” • Why discuss? • Reality will not go away and eventually will prevail • Information enables people to make better decisions Youth Soccer Myths

  5. Children should Specialize Early • How many times have you heard that child must start and dedicate himself or herself to soccer by age 8 or even age 7? • Sounds logical – more do something better get – “practice makes perfect” • BUT maybe kids are more than just short adults • Plays on fear of being “left behind” Youth Soccer Myths

  6. How Accurate an Idea? • “Children are encouraged to participate in sports at a level consistent with their abilities and interests. Pushing children beyond these limits is discouraged as is specialization in a single sport before adolescence.” • American Academy of Pediatrics, Intensive Training and Sport Specialization in Youth Athletes Youth Soccer Myths

  7. “Research supports the recommendation that child athletes avoid early sports specialization. Those who participate in a variety of sports and specialize only after reaching the age of puberty tend to be more consistent performers, have fewer injuries, and adhere to sports play longer than those who specialize early.” • American Academy of Pediatrics, Intensive Training and Sport Specialization in Youth Athletes Youth Soccer Myths

  8. Center for Sports Parenting, Top Ten Sports Parenting Myths • Myth: “The sooner your child specializes in just one sport, the better chance they have of advancing to higher level (e.g., college, professional ranks).” Youth Soccer Myths

  9. Center for Sports Parenting, Top Ten Sports Parenting Myths • Response: Some coaches pressure kids to play just one sport. As a parent, you should be wary of this! In addition to burnout worries, ask yourself, ‘how does your child know which sport will be his/her best one, unless they try a bunch of different sports?’ When they are young, let them try a bunch of sports.” Youth Soccer Myths

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