I've never met Brandi Chastain, but I've admired her playing for years, and now I have discovered that we agree on a major issue with regard to youth soccer--heading. Her observations--that heading in soccer should be removed for players aged 14 years and younger, although training in heading technique could start at younger ages with appropriate pedagogy and protection--are a refinement on the points I have written about before.
Check out this PBS Newshour story here and watch her video interview here:
Check out this PBS Newshour story here and watch her video interview here:
She does bring up some great points. Hospitals all across the nation are unfortunately seeing an increase in sports-related injury from our youth. It comes down to protecting a sport or children. The choice seems clear.
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