14 This further agrees with prior research, which showed 78% of high school athletic trainers reporting an increasing trend in sport specialization, with select and travel leagues starting at a young age on the rise. 10 , 16 Several contributing factors with respect to young athletes participating in soccer more than 8 months of the year were noted.
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Sport Participation and Specialization Characteristics Among Pediatric Soccer Athletes.
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