I still fondly remember the athletic days of my youth. Baseball in the spring/summer, football in the fall, basketball in the winter. Sometimes, I wonder if I was part of the last generation to actually play multiple sports throughout my childhood. So, I again decided to reach out to former Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh and radio host and former lacrosse player Andy Lindahl to have a conversation about specialization in sports.
Both confirmed they did not know exactly where it started, but they too have noticed through their unique perspectives as coaches and mentors within their respective sports.