Until It Hurts

America’s Obsession with Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids

De: Mark Hyman

Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain

Every year, more than 3.5 million children under age 15 require medical treatment for sports injuries, nearly half of which are the result of simple overuse. Journalist Mark Hyman investigates the evolution of youth sports from mere games to full-on quests to turn children into tomorrow's superstar athletes by pushing them beyond physical and emotional limits. Opening up a crucial discussion about the perils of youth-sports culture today, Hyman offers the solutions and answers we need.

©2010 Mark Hyman (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

outstanding delivery

This books delivers facts, first hand accounts, and research sources providing a wonderfully delivered perspective on youth sports and the parental involvement.

A must read for parents

If you are an adult involved with young sports in any capacity, this should be required reading. Very insightful and full of great information.

Are We Pushing Young Athletes Too Far?

At what cost are we asking our kids to live out our dreams? Hard work and love of sport are one thing—but sixteen year olds, used up and limping around like old men— is quite another.

Hyman examines the youth sports culture that drives kids to be "superstar" athletes at earlier and earlier ages-- starting with himself. He's been in the trenches as a "sports dad," getting heavily involved in the leagues and practices, until it became “as much a fulltime job as my fulltime job.”

I always thought the push for excellence in young players was so they could get scholarships to colleges, or into professional leagues. If their injuries make them used up before they even get there, what are we doing?

Hyman offers solutions and perspective— he knows how many people have this on their minds. I'd recommend this book to anyone with kids, especially those ferrying their kids to three kinds of practice every day of the week.