"In one famous Russian study in the 1950s, children were told to stand still as long as they could – they only lasted two minutes. Then a second group of children were told to pretend they were soldiers on guard who had to stand still at their posts – they lasted eleven minutes." (Nuture Shock, 166). How often do we hear the frustration that youth athletes do not work hard!? Perhaps the issue is that many are not learning the resiliency and tenacity that is developed through deliberate play. What do you think? Let us know in the comment section. #trainhardtrainsmart #deliberateplay #youthsports