Purpose of Youth Sports

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Tip 1 - A Higher Purpose Than Winning | Changing the Game Project

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carolyn Cappello | permalink

Did you know that the best teams and programs play to a higher purpose than winning? Read on to learn a great way to do this!
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For further reading: http://changingthegameproject.com/a-higher-purpose-than-winning/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Is It Time to Reconsider the Purpose of Amateur Sports?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jack Glazebrook | permalink

Thirty million children are involved in youth sports in North America, under the direction of 4.5 million coaches and 1.5 million administrators. When these programs place inordinate emphasis on competition and winning, they become detrimental rather than beneficial.

For further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201202/is-it-time-reconsider-the-purpose-amateur-sports ^[2]

Tip 3 - True meaning of youth sports: Winning, losing - and learning Children have to realize the difference between wanting and needing to win.

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kim Sakren | permalink

A friend related the following story to me: His 6-year-old son, Tommy, was dribbling up the court in a basketball game. As Tommy crossed midcourt, the boy guarding him stopped to tie his sneaker....
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For further reading: http://articles.philly.com/2003-11-18/news/25461784_1_tommy-youth-sports-values ^[3]

Tip 4 - What Are the Benefits of Competitive Sports for Youth? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by George Theodossiou | permalink

Any parent knows that young children are filled with energy, eager to run, jump and play. Transferring that natural energy to competitive sports can help keep kids active and healthy as the grow, and other distractions increase that may lead to a more sedentary lifestyle. Competitive sports such as soccer, track, basketball and swimming can also...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/134568-what-are-benefits-competitive-sports-youth/ ^[4]