When your child tries a new sport for the first time, it’s only normal that you want the best for them as a parent. But let’s be honest: things don’t always go as planned. Your child might be the one who is going the wrong way, not wanting to play, or even crying on the field. You’re not the only one who feels embarrassed. I’ve been a teacher for almost 20 years and have worked with kids from 6 years old and up. And I’m here to tell you that everything is fine.
The evolution of youth sports programs has been significant in the last hundred years becoming integral parts of children’s physical, emotional and social development. As such, these programs allow young people to take part in organized sports thereby promoting teamwork discipline and healthy living. This paper aims at tracing the history, growth, advantages as well as disadvantages plus forecast on youth sport programs while pointing out their increasing significance in nurturing all-round personalities.