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Parents are often faced with two options when it comes to youth sport: More sport-specific training Athletic development alongside sport Both sound positive. But they are  not the same thing , and confusing the two is one of the biggest reasons young athletes plateau, lose confidence, or break down physically. This blog isn’t about saying sport-specific training is bad. It’s about explaining  what it does well, what it doesn’t do at all, and why athletic development fills the

If you’ve ever watched a youth rugby match and thought: “Why did they run into contact?”“Why didn’t they pass earlier?”“Why do they panic as soon as pressure comes on?” You’re not alone. Decision making is one of the  biggest limiting factors  in young rugby players — and it’s also one of the least understood. The truth is, most kids aren’t making  bad  decisions. They’re making decisions with  limited time, limited information, and a nervous system that hasn’t fully develope

If your child loves sport, it’s natural to think that the best way for them to improve is to  do more of that sport . More rugby. More football. More matches. More training sessions. On the surface, that makes sense. But research in youth sport and long-term athlete development consistently shows that  early sport-specific training is not the most effective way to build better athletes  — or healthier, more confident kids. Instead, the biggest predictor of long-term success,

And the Coaching Philosophy Behind Everything We Do At Junior Sports Academy, our mission is simple: to help young people become confident, capable, and resilient athletes through high-quality rugby coaching and structured athletic development. Whether we’re working with schools, young athletes, or delivering camps across Surrey, our aim is to provide environments where children learn, grow, and enjoy being active. We believe every child deserves access to coaching that is s