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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

Worth Repeating: Dr Rick Celebrini on Early Specialization

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Dr. Rick Celebrini is the Vice President of Player Health and Performance for the Golden State Warriors and the father of four extremely athletic children, including Macklin Celebrini, the NHL's number 1 overall draft pick in 2024. A former professional soccer player himself, Rick has worked with professional and amateur athletes across several sports including basketball, hockey, and soccer. In this segment, Rick discusses the trend of early specialization among young athletes, offering his opinion as both a professional and a father while also outlining the guardrails that should exist for those who choose to focus on one sport early in their development.Listen to the full episode here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rick-celebrini-beware-of-dead-eyes-let-your-child/id1834970608?i=1000728010271Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QPyUpUBjhKuRP4WMsBgmk?si=gGRGBXlfSuy6JRD2G833hwWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2dNSmHBSzmw?si=lllANJMl0EpCEkiz

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