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Post by carookie on Jul 11, 2019 12:40:28 GMT -6
So I know there has been a number of posts on here about 'how much is too much' etc. etc. But I read this story on ESPN today www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27125793/these-kids-ticking-bombs-threat-youth-basketballTo sum up, its about how yearlong AAU basketball has worn out a lot of the top athletes, so by the time they reach college/NBA their bodies are falling apart and they are seeing an increase in injuries. Now I recognize this article is about basketball, and that the injuries are really impacting athletes who are at a level many will never come close to reaching. Still, I felt it was relevant to us in athletics, and to possibly discuss how much is too much from a physiological standpoint. On average how much work can you ask from a kid before you are harming his performance, and possibly his health?
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Post by CS on Jul 11, 2019 12:56:37 GMT -6
So I know there has been a number of posts on here about 'how much is too much' etc. etc. But I read this story on ESPN today www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27125793/these-kids-ticking-bombs-threat-youth-basketballTo sum up, its about how yearlong AAU basketball has worn out a lot of the top athletes, so by the time they reach college/NBA their bodies are falling apart and they are seeing an increase in injuries. Now I recognize this article is about basketball, and that the injuries are really impacting athletes who are at a level many will never come close to reaching. Still, I felt it was relevant to us in athletics, and to possibly discuss how much is too much from a physiological standpoint. On average how much work can you ask from a kid before you are harming his performance, and possibly his health? This has been a topic of discussion on here before. You are seeing Tommy John surgery in high school athletes more and more also. It’s like anything else “to much of a good thing is a bad thing” The problem is that the kids and parents are sold on the fact that if their precious super star wants that particular college to come knocking then he has to play year round to get exposer. And they aren’t lying to them so I don’t see it changing unless there is some regulations put on them some how.
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Post by s73 on Jul 11, 2019 13:15:18 GMT -6
So I know there has been a number of posts on here about 'how much is too much' etc. etc. But I read this story on ESPN today www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27125793/these-kids-ticking-bombs-threat-youth-basketballTo sum up, its about how yearlong AAU basketball has worn out a lot of the top athletes, so by the time they reach college/NBA their bodies are falling apart and they are seeing an increase in injuries. Now I recognize this article is about basketball, and that the injuries are really impacting athletes who are at a level many will never come close to reaching. Still, I felt it was relevant to us in athletics, and to possibly discuss how much is too much from a physiological standpoint. On average how much work can you ask from a kid before you are harming his performance, and possibly his health? This may not be a "scientific answer" but I know from MY EXPERIENCES that I can tell when it's too much by morale, body language and decline in performance during practice. If that kid that used to explode off the ball seems much less so now, it's not usually b/c everyone else go so much better. It's b/c he doesn't feel his best. Also, I base when too much is happening based on how I feel. If I'm not "feeling it", then...they sure aren't. That's just my experience / opinion.
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Post by center on Jul 11, 2019 13:15:23 GMT -6
Another main point I got from the article was the emphasis on playing games without any time for strength and conditioning.
Elite NBA prospects that cannot squat, lunge, or balance on one leg. Injuries waiting to happen.
One of the first articles that I have seen on the topic that highlights that part of it.
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 22, 2019 21:51:22 GMT -6
So I know there has been a number of posts on here about 'how much is too much' etc. etc. But I read this story on ESPN today www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27125793/these-kids-ticking-bombs-threat-youth-basketballTo sum up, its about how yearlong AAU basketball has worn out a lot of the top athletes, so by the time they reach college/NBA their bodies are falling apart and they are seeing an increase in injuries. Now I recognize this article is about basketball, and that the injuries are really impacting athletes who are at a level many will never come close to reaching. Still, I felt it was relevant to us in athletics, and to possibly discuss how much is too much from a physiological standpoint. On average how much work can you ask from a kid before you are harming his performance, and possibly his health? This may not be a "scientific answer" but I know from MY EXPERIENCES that I can tell when it's too much by morale, body language and decline in performance during practice. If that kid that used to explode off the ball seems much less so now, it's not usually b/c everyone else go so much better. It's b/c he doesn't feel his best. Also, I base when too much is happening based on how I feel. If I'm not "feeling it", then...they sure aren't. That's just my experience / opinion. That’s actually a pretty good heuristic.
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Post by 19delta on Jul 22, 2019 22:12:33 GMT -6
Completely anecdotal, but the kids I have seen with the most "overuse"-type injuries are the ones who play the same sport all year (or at least for an extended time) and don't do much strength training.
Many of our volleyball players are playing volleyball 8-12 months out of the year. Those girls are often beat to hell.
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