Arguments for and against high school sport specialization, where student athletes limit their athletic participation to one sport which they practice, train for, and compete in for the entire school year, are presented. Discussed are: performance improvement, greater recognition, fewer injuries, burnout, less attention to other sports, increased…

Explores factors influencing sport specialization in high school, including school size, students' desire to become star athletes, and the availability of sports camps and financial support for certain sports. Argues against specialization and professionalization as inconsistent with a high school's educational goals and provides suggestions for…

This study solicited the perceptions of 329 high school coaches regarding: (1) the effects of sport specialization on high school athletes; and (2) the opinions of coaches toward coaches who promote specialization in high school. Results are offered. (MT)

Discusses the trend of student athletes specializing in one high school sport: its effects, the influence of coaches, and what high schools can do to address the issue. (SR)