Have you ever been told that you are too young to play competitive sports? Research shows that introducing sports at a young age can have a positive impact on a child's life. Sport gives children an excellent foundation in life. He teaches them lessons that will help them become successful adults. Although many people will say that children playing competitive sports is negative, studies prove that competitive sports build skills, confidence, bonding, and character. Children who play sports contribute to cognitive and academic development. Playing sports helps children manage their time better. Every day I practice volleyball after school, so when I have homework due that week, I'll do what I can on the weekend. Every Thursday I have volleyball practice from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., then softball practice from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. When I come back from volleyball, I do all the work I can and then I'll go to softball practice and come home to finish my homework. Most of the time, if I have a test on Friday, I study for them all week, so I don't have to do it that evening. Children who play sports generally get better grades than those who don't. Indeed, to stay on a team, you must maintain a C average. If you are below this average, you must sit on the bench for the next match. Young athletes must also possess good organizational skills by learning the art of multitasking and observation. When your team is not playing a game, always watch another team so you can see what to expect when you play them. When I play softball, I always try to remember where the girl hit the ball last time so I can set up and know where to play the ball. Also, always listen to your coaches, even if... middle of paper ...... you also learn how to deal with winning and losing. A team is a group of individual players trying to be the best they can be. “Win with class, lose with dignity.” “Don’t go too high when you win and don’t go too low when you lose.” These are some of my favorite sayings. Did you know that children who play sports can deal with frustration more easily than children who don't play sports? My volleyball coach, Ms. Brink, told the team, "Whenever you make a mistake, don't dwell on it." Move on. » In conclusion, participation in youth sports can be a very positive influence and educational experience in a child's life. In the right environment, it helps children develop skills, inspire confidence, build connections and define character. John Wooden, a legendary UCLA basketball coach, says it best. “Sport does not build character, it reveals it.”