Kids and Multiple Sports

 

 

Is it okay to let kids play multiple sports or is it better to stick with a specific sport that they enjoy?

Youth sports are starting out younger and young. The earlier a child gets into sporting teams the better chance of excelling in that sport seems to be the mindset. However, this is not always the case. It really depends on the child, the training and natural abilities. Let's face it some kids are not meant to be or will ever want to be a pro athlete. That should not be the goal in early sports. Fun, health, social development and comradely should be the goal for young kids.

 

 

Click through the pic for a study on the advantage/disadvantage of multiple sports in early childhood.