Can parents be put in a no-win position when it comes to specialization and year round single sport? Dr. James Andrews is a world renowned orthopedic surgeon who has practiced medicine for nearly 40 years. He is most famous for his ability to put professional athletes back together. In 2010, Andrews was the only doctor to be named among the top 40 most powerful people in the NFL by Sports Illustrated. In this interview he answered some questions about youth sport Can parents be put in a no-win position when it comes to specialization and year round single sport? “Yes, to this extent: The systems out there in youth sports, particularly travel ball, have been important financial resources for the people who run them. Parents spend a fortune keeping their kids in a year-round sport, with travel and everything else. Whats happening is, the tail is wagging the dog. The systems are calling the shots: If your son or daughter doesnt play my sport year-round, he or she cant play for me. Never mind that your kid is 12 -- I need year-round dedication. Parents need to understand that weve got to correct the system. Unfortunately, its easier said than done. Its a big problem. And it becomes a socioeconomic problem if they keep getting hurt in high school.”
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:25:00 +0000
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