Children are not small adults. I’ve seen coaches treat 7-year-olds like they’re ready for the NFL. This makes kids hate sports instead of loving them.
Science shows that before age 6, team sports are mostly about managing chaos. Kids’ bones are growing, and they’re learning to coordinate. The USOPC says great coaching is about building trust, not just winning. But, sadly, only about 20% of little league coaches are trained.… Read the rest
