Mickey Mantle said this “A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide."
The days are changing. Maybe not as noticeable to us but for those who came before us. Kids these days just aren’t playing sports like they use to. They all just stay inside on the coach playing Xbox and eating. This is bad news. I was a three sport athlete since I was in 1st grade still I was a senior in high school. Now I just play football and I’m a health promotion major. It kills me to see kids being like this. I know some of my best memories from when I was a little kid were when I was playing sports. Like my first hr, my first pin or the first state title in 6th grade. Sports teach you so many things that life doesn’t teach you as fast. Today I’m going to tell you about the 7 reasons why kids should play sports.
The first reason is to encourage a Healthy Lifestyle. Exercise teaches your child the importance of fitness. This, along with proper nutrition, plays a vital role in maintaining health. Children need physical activity every day and participation in sports helps fill this need. With today’s wealth of video games daily physical activity is often times forgotten. Getting your child involved with sports helps them make exercise a part of their lifestyle and increases their chance of a being a healthier adult.
The second reason is that being an athlete and playing sports Promote Self Esteem. When a child realizes that they are getting better and better at their sport, they can’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment. Choosing a sport your child can grow and improve in gives your child an opportunity to build self-esteem. Together, with positive reinforcement from you their parent, they will gain confidence and have a more positive view of themselves.
The third reason is to teach them how to set Goals. I’m sure you’ll agree goal setting and success go hand in hand. Participation in sports gives your child a fun, practical way to learn about goal setting. They’ll see, experience, and learn about how goal setting works. If your child’s coach doesn’t cover goal setting, that’s okay! You as a parent can sit down with your child and set goals. By assisting your child in developing this skill, you give them a better chance at succeeding in life.
The fourth reason is they Learn and Experience Teamwork. How often have you read a help wanted ad where the employer wants a “team player” or a candidate that “works well with others”? I see it all the time. How much more valuable are you as an employee when you can put differences aside and get the job done?
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