Little is adamant that early specialisation in sport can be detrimental to a child’s development; a point she shares whenever a youngster tells her they live and breathe throwing the javelin. Her response to them is that playing soccer three times a week helped her fitness and agility, while water polo provided her arms with a variety of training that helped make her a better athlete. She’s adamant children should have the opportunity to explore sport with an open mind, and to try different pursuits to also prevent overtraining, burnout, and injuries. Little also speaks about the importance of working on her mental approach, revealing the help she received from a sports psychologist in college turned her [her mental approach] a genuine strength. #nswislightsup