Returning youth to sport following lockdown

Around the world, many nations are starting to release strict lockdown rules, allowing life to return to normality is some respects. Professional sports people and weekend warriors alike are chomping at the bit to get out there and compete again. The internet is blooming with articles describing how to return to sport safely. But few of these are considering this process from the point of view of youth sport. Youth sport is a different beast, it is fundamentally different from adult sport, and therefore deserves its own particular considerations. As the old adage goes – “Children are not small adults”.

A phased approach for return to sports participation.

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Jason Tee
Jason Tee
Coach educator and performance consultant

Coach and sports scientist with an interest in player and coach development

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