Team sports are a great way to keep kids active, but not all kids enjoy playing them. When kids avoid team sports, parents often look for other ways their children can continue to be healthy and active. How can you get your kids moving when they aren’t part of a sports team?
When I was a kid, I had a face-off with my elementary school gym teacher.
There was zero chance I was going to attempt the high jump. Do you know how injured (I believed) I would get? Eventually, with some encouragement and a promise that he would spot me in case there was an issue, I agreed to try. And unlike Brussels sprouts, which I was also encouraged to try, I ended up loving high jump.
Helping a child develop a lifelong love of sport is a valuable gift. The right sports camp or program will define a child’s interest in sports during their growing years, and provide a positive experience that they will always carry with them.
There’s no doubt that team sports offer an array of benefits to kids. Team sports provide opportunities for kids to develop friendships, work as a team, problem-solve, learn good sportsmanship skills, and more. But team sports aren’t for everyone. Many kids, particularly those who are introverted or shy, lack interest in or struggle with team sports. When kids aren’t into team sports, parents often get caught up in an endless battle - with their kids kicking and screaming all the way to every practice and game.
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