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Although the physical and psychological benefits of youth participating in sport are evident, the increasing professionalization and specialization of youth sport, primarily by coaches and parents, are changing the culture of youth sport and causing it to erode the ideal mantra: "It's all about the kids."

In Best Practice for Youth Sport, readers will gain an appreciation of an array of issues regarding youth sport. This research-based text is presented in a practical manner, with examples from current events that foster readers' interest and class discussion. The content...

Sport competition is becoming more demanding for student-athletes. Bernier and colleagues (2009) stated that optimal performances does not require the reduction of internal states. Mindfulness Meditation training promotes a non-judging awareness, acceptance and focus on the task at hand, which could be serve as a complementary approach to traditional use of psychological skills training for improving performance and well-being. The construct of Mindfulness appears is compatible with flow and peak performance in sport (Birrer, Rothlin, & Morgan, 2012). The use of psychological skills training...