The IMPORTANCE of ” REST ” for Youth Soccer Players . . . . . . – Michigan Youth Soccer League

For a long time, I have been concerned about the 

multi-bandwagen

that many parents are rushing to jump on, and some are very eager to

promote. My concern is not born out of the belief that the 

   long-gone days

of sports sampling were negative in any way.  Those days when parents 

made sure that sports did not overlap and that commitment to a team was 

always honored seem like a flashback to “having fun”.

Most youth sports such as soccer, lacrosse, basketball and baseball, have all 

become year-round, competitive environments. 

      All with demanding schedules

that include tournaments, doubleheaders and traffic jams.

This is the unfortunate but absolute truth !

You would need to go a long way to find a youth sport parent  who would

encourage a day’s rest rather get out and train.

More on that to follow  . . . . . . .