I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense

By Adam Annaccone, Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, The Conversation · November 6, 2026

It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.

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