Overtrained Teen Athletes
by Noah Hittner
Date Released : 30 Nov 2005
Question:
I have a 13-year-old male that I have been training for over the last year or so. He is a semi-pro motor cross rider. I work with him out of his home, and during off season, I meet with him two times per week. During the season, he is always tired due to racing from Thursday through Sunday. His father wants me to work with him still on Mondays and Wednesdays. I have tired to explain that he needs recovery days and that we should train hard in his off season. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this situation? I thought active rest one or two times per week - am I on the right track? Thanks so much for your time.
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