Here's the problem in short. Because the world of sports parenting continues to change so dramatically and so quickly, it's become part of those parents who want only the best for their young athletes, but who unfortunately cling to old-fashioned, and in some cases, outdated "myths" of how to propel their kid to the next level of athletics.
Whether it's how the 10,000 hour rule is misunderstood and often misapplied by parents, or how concerns about specialization in one sport continue to build but are often ignored by parents, or the harsh reality that only a very small percentage of kids are ever deemed good enough to garner a Division ! scholarship, the myths that surround sports parenting continue to exist. And it's a shame.
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