"Children are not mini-adults" Remember this as you read this article.
I've been spending a lot of time on both ends of the education equation in my adult years. In the world of sports and education, I can claim to have experiences both as a learner and educator.
Being a participant in those worlds, I enjoy reading about the theory and science of learning and teaching. One thing has become obvious to me: Canadian Soccer's LTPD is probably the most powerful, decisive and courageous educational/philosophical shift I have ever seen.
There are a lot of guidelines and background information to support programs but the two most important words to me are "age appropriate". You can present opinions and arguments against
