REVISITING THE DEBATE ABOUT YOUNG KIDS SPECIALIZING IN ONE SPORT

We all want the very best for our kids, especially when it comes to their athletic careers. But sports parents today seem pressured to decide early on in their kid’s career as to what sport to specialize in. Problem is, how in the world do you or your child decide what’s the best sport or sports to play?

A recent article in the New York Times talked about how IMG, the powerful sports agency, has now decided to recruit young talented tennis players - kids around the age of 9 or 10 - to see if they and their parents are ready to sign a contract and go out and play on the highly competitive junior tennis circuit. We’re talking about kids in elementary school.

What’s the best path for your young athlete? Play a variety of sports? Or just one, starting at an early age? There were some excellent and passionate calls on the show this morning. Listen to it here: The Sports Edge with Rick Wolff