Development of the Youth Athlete

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Focusing on the physical and physiological growth of young athletes, Neil Armstrong presents an evidence-based analysis that integrates various aspects of youth sports development. The book addresses critical issues such as overtraining, specialization, and the ethics surrounding physiological testing and performance-enhancing drugs. Additionally, it explores future challenges like selective breeding and gene-doping, all while emphasizing the importance of long-term health and wellbeing in the context of athletic training.