Is your child on the right path to elite athleticism, or are they on the road to burnout? In this episode, we sit down with Kris Robertson, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Raptors 905 and former CFL All-Canadian. We break down the shocking statistic that 70% of youth athletes drop out by age 13 and reveal the science-backed “roadmap” to keeping them in the game.
Kris shares his “Rules of Engagement” for sports parents, why early specialization is often a mistake, and how to spot a toxic coaching environment before it damages your child’s mental health.
In this episode, we cover:
- The “Age = Hours” rule for weekly training volume.
- Why “scaffolding” skills is better than early specialization.
- How to handle toxic coaches and abusive sports environments.
- The impact of social media and “highlight culture” on young athletes.
- What it actually takes to make it to the CFL, NBA G-League, and Rugby Canada levels.
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