ArticleJournal of athletic training2019
Exploring Coaches' Perceptions of Youth Sport Specialization: A Comparison of High School and Club Sport Contexts.
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- Parental perspectives on youth sport specialization: insights on motivators across specialization levels.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Early Sport Specialization in a Pediatric Population: A Rapid Review of Injury, Function, Performance, and Psychological Outcomes.Clinics and practice · 2025Review
- Judo across ages: coaches' perspectives on key elements of intergenerational training programmes.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Injury Patterns in Highly Specialized Youth Athletes: A Comparison of 2 Pathways to Specialization.Journal of athletic training · 2024Article
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Abstract
contextPrevious researchers have identified sport specialization as being associated with various negative outcomes (eg, overuse injuries and adverse psychosocial outcomes). However, little is known regarding how the underlying attitudes, beliefs, and values of sport stakeholders may be shaping this trend.
objectiveTo examine the perceptions of coaches in the high school versus club sport setting and compare their attitudes and behaviors toward sport specialization.
designCross-sectional survey. PATIENTS OR OTHER
participantsA total of 769 coaches (497 high school coaches, 272 club sport coaches). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Participants completed a novel measure that surveyed their perceptions regarding various aspects of youth sport specialization. Additionally, each coach completed a questionnaire detailing his or her relevant demographic and sport background information.
resultsHigh school coaches and club sport coaches differed in their perceptions of sport specialization (
conclusionsClub sport coaches were more likely to possess attitudes in favor of sport specialization. Additionally, coaches' background characteristics did not predict their perceptions of specialization, suggesting that the competitive context itself (high school versus club) may be the most salient influencer of these perceptions. Athletes and sports medicine practitioners should be aware of the heightened expectation of specialized participation and resulting increased injury risk in these contexts. Pediatric sport researchers and practitioners should continue to explore how these different group perceptions manifest in participation behaviors and may link to overall athlete health, wellbeing, and development.
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