Getting to the Next Level, Development challenges for both kids and parents
Getting to the Next Level, Development challenges for both kids and parents
Getting to the Next Level
Development challenges for both kids and parents
Getting to the Next Level
Development challenges for both kids and parents
Athletes today are famous and rich. Undoubtedly, many children and parents alike make the choice to pursue such careers, however short term.
There are many factors that contribute towards an athlete performing at levels that lead towards professional sports. Sadly, only two things are within a parent or child's control.
Let's focus on what parents and children can control. They can control work ethic, and they can control how they train.
Children can definitely practice their craft. Watching professional athletes can certainly help. However, I would argue that actually playing your sport and having a good time will lead to more important learning, as to what does and does not work within your sport of choice.
There is little knowledge about how to prepare children physically, however. Universally everyone agrees that weightlifting is a very bad and dangerous idea for children. However, there are things that children and parents can do to gain an edge in terms of conditioning, and an edge in the most significant attribute towards athletic success, speed.
Conditioning results from playing a sport for long periods of time. However, plyometrics done 2-3 times per week can produce significant results. Get the book "Plyometrics for Kids" by Don Chu. There are programs that come with a DVD, that is included with the book. Additionally, there are sites that sell speed training equipment to youth, young adults, and active adults. The best site is http://www.AgilitySpeedTraining.com, a site launched by an active parent that had to address these issues with their child.
The biggest obstacle to child development is probably the parent.yes, the parent. It is far too easy for parents to overemphasize their role in the children's affairs, especially their dreams.
Parents must learn how to provide the backdrop of support, without actually dictating what their kids will do. The Don Chu book is good for explaining workout program for kids that should be followed carefully no more than 3 times a week, with most weeks consisting of 2 iterations. The complimentary equipment from http://www.AgilitySpeedTraining.com should be used only 2-3 times a week as well, and instructions must be followed.
It is extremely important to remember that tools such as these only provide a physical readiness towards success. Success on the field of play involves mental, nutritional and some might say spiritual preparation as well.
The mental aspect can best be addressed by talking to your child and preparing them for the possibility of failure, in addition to the possibility of success. Talking about failure, either as a loss, poor performance or bad luck, eliminates pressurea critical component to poor performance.
Nutrition is an obvious key. Proper hydration is probably the most important. Water is all you need. However, sports drinks are not harmful. What is surprisingly harmful are energy drinks. Red Bull, Monster, and Nos are extremely dangerous because they have high levels of caffeine, which are very harmful for children.
Finally, there is luck. Whether your child is injured, whether your child has consistently good coaching, the level of his/her teammates, teammate injuries, and the weather are all examples over which absolute parental control is very difficult. And, that which parents can control, such as work ethic and athletic preparation, should be left to the child with parental supervision. Ultimately, your child will probably develop best if you leave it to him or her to decide how badly they want to succeednot the other way around. MoneySavingExpert-I Can't Let my Kid Down Letting Our Children Know Where They Fit In Childrens Ski Jackets The "Wounded Inner Child" Is an Egoic Figment of Your Imagination - The Little Prince Series New York Will: Protecting Your Minor Children The "Popularity Contest" Parenting Strategy - Children Can See Right Through It Be Careful about the Spinal Abnormality of Kids Are Childcare Concerns The Same No Matter Where You Live? Osteoporosis, or Bone Thinning, is now an Increasing Risk to Men and Children How To Apply for Discounted and Reduced Rates on Philippine Travel Tax for Children What Is Aspergers Syndrome? How To Facilitate Your Aspergers Child Cope At College Fun for the Kids Worried about Cheating or Child Safety? Look to Mobile Phone Tracking UK Investigation Services