Why Kids Want to Play Sports
Part of the Coaching Kids For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Being an effective coach and sports parent means thoughtfully evaluating what you want the kids to take away from the sports experience. Keep sports in perspective and understand that first and foremost, kids play sports for the following reasons:
To have fun
To learn and improve skills
To get exercise and stay in shape
To do something they’re good at
To play as a part of a team
For the challenge of competition
To win
