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Latest From The Head Masters Desk 13 May 2016

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL

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This is a blog-style article titled “Latest from the Head Master’s Desk: 13 May 2016” from Durban High School. It discusses whether competitive athletes should specialize in one sport, advising parents to consider the level their child wants to compete at and the training time required. The Head Master (Leon Erasmus) suggests specialization should generally happen by age 14/15 if the decision is made, and recommends trying multiple sports first to identify real potential. The page also includes Durban High School website navigation, contact details, and cookie-consent text.

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Latest from the Head Master’s Desk : 13 May 2016

The school makes an article available that gives parents advice on whether a competitive child should specialize in one sport, based on the child's desired competition level and the training required.

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parents of children competing in sport at a competitive level
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Read the article on the Durban High School website.
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Phone +27 31 277 1500 or email info@durbanhighschool.co.za.
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

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  • Title: Latest from the Head Master’s Desk: 13 May 2016
  • Published/posted: May 14, 2016 (DHS Admin)
  • Author: Leon Erasmus (14th Head Master)
  • Advice: competitive specialization depends on desired competition level
  • Training time mentioned: 16 hours per week as a bare minimum (per a famous coach)
  • Example training: swimmers ~2 hours morning + 2 hours evening almost every day
  • Recommendation: if specializing, do so by age 14/15
  • Location/address shown: 255 St Thomas Road, Musgrave, Durban, 4001
  • Contact: +27 31 277 1500; info@durbanhighschool.co.za
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