Sports benefit kids in numerous ways: they reduce the risk of disease and mental illness, they improve performance in school, and they can even help kids do better at work later in life, says Matthew K. Seeley, a BYU biomechanics professor. But we’re also in the midst of a crisis where kids are being pushed to specialize too early, chase scholarships, and train year-round—all things that can do more harm than good. Listen in to the Y Magazine podcast as Seeley offers advice to parents and coaches on how to help kids experience the benefits of sports without the burnout and stress. This episode is based on the Y Magazine article “Raising Happy Athletes.”
