Youth sports can be one of the best things for a child’s athletic, social, and psychological development when coached properly. However, I am concerned about some of the things I see happening in youth sports today. In particular, I am concerned with the nature of club sports. I don’t really know if the majority of them, regardless of sport, are really out there in the best interest of the kids.
Most of you know that I am a high school coach, so I am speaking strictly from my perspective. I see too many youth, club, and even high school coaches who don’t allow their athletes to be involved in other sports or activities. As a head girl’s basketball coach, I try to be as flexible as possible when our athletes are involved in other sports. I believe it’s good and important for our athletes to be involved in other sports and encourage them to participate in them. I think it’s beneficial to play multiple sports as it helps overall athleticism.
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