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College athletes reported specializing in their specific sports before they reached their teen years, and many said they regretted doing so this early.
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The athletes revealed they thought they played in too many games at too young an age.
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Approximately half, or more than half, of Division I male athletes in soccer, tennis, hockey, and basketball specialized in that sport by age 12.
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Similarly, more than half of female Division I athletes polled already specialized in gymnastics, tennis, soccer, basketball, swimming, hockey, and softball at the same age.