EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 36 MIN
Youth Sports Development & Preventing Burnout with Kris Robertson
from Totum Wellness Podcast · host Totum Life Science
Is your child on the right path to elite athleticism, or are they on the road to burnout? In this episode, we sit down with Kris Robertson, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Raptors 905 and former CFL All-Canadian. We break down the shocking statistic that 70% of youth athletes drop out by age 13 and reveal the science-backed "roadmap" to keeping them in the game.Kris shares his "Rules of Engagement" for sports parents, why early specialization is often a mistake, and how to spot a toxic coaching environment before it damages your child's mental health.
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Is your child on the right path to elite athleticism, or are they on the road to burnout? In this episode, we sit down with Kris Robertson, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Raptors 905 and former CFL All-Canadian. We break down the shocking statistic that 70% of youth athletes drop out by age 13 and reveal the science-backed "roadmap" to keeping them in the game.Kris shares his "Rules of Engagement" for sports parents, why early specialization is often a mistake, and how to spot a toxic coaching environment before it damages your child's mental health.
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