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What can we learn from an Elite Coach about how to help young athletes THRIVE through sports? Join us as we chat with Coach Peter Verhoef, head coach and aquatics director at the Bolles School Swimming Program and former Olympic Trials finalist (2x).

We discuss:

•  Why do so many kids quit organized sports by age 13?
• How can we prevent burnout?
• When are teens MOST vulnerable to burnout? 
• How much time off/rest is reasonable? Does it very by sport?

03:36 Benefits of Youth sports

06:04 Preventing Burnout in Youth Sports

06:32 Engagement in Youth Sports and Burnout

06:44 Promoting Individual Achievement

08:35 Managing Physical and emotional exhaustion

09:13 Driver's License BURNOUT

12:00 Tips for Parents to help Preventing Burnout

16:21 TIME OFF

20:58 Multi-Sport Athelte vs. Specialization

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