Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Local Olympic prodigies like Katie Ledecky of Bethesda and Michael Phelps of Baltimore, Md. committed to competitive swimming early. And judging from both their historic wins during the 2016 Summer Olympics, it paid off big time. But should kids who want to follow in their footsteps stick to one sport so early? Whether kids’ goals extend only so far as little league or are Olympic-sized, professionals say kids should be taking the opposite approach to avoid physical injury and burnout. Kojo considers the choices local athletes and their parents face.
Guests
- Fred Bowen Author; columnist, Washington Post Kids Post
- Tom Cove President & CEO, Sports & Fitness Industry Association
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