Different
Teammates and Coaches:
one of the problems with specialization is that athletically gifted kids
end up in a social and athletic bubble – they see the same teammates and
coaches year-round. This creates
entitlement and a narrow frame of reference for how to interact with teammates,
classmates, teachers and coaches (or
peers, co-workers and bosses down the road).
Playing multiple sports allows the student-athlete to
learn how to effectively work, collaborate and problem solve with different
personalities. And developing those
relationship and communication skills might be the best reason of all to play
multiple sports.
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