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With the hazy days of winter behind us, the warm sunshine of spring inspires us to get outside and be acve. For many children, staying acve is a year-round lifestyle—both inside and outside of school. Whether it’s soball, volleyball, soccer, dance, or lifestyle—both inside and outside of school. Whether it’s soball, volleyball, soccer, dance, or lifestyle—both inside and outside of school. Whether it’s soball, volleyball, soccer, dance, or lifestyle—both inside and outside of school. Whether it’s soball, volleyball, soccer, dance, or baseball, youth across America are parcipang in sports that require a great deal of dedicaon. baseball, youth across America are parcipang in sports that require a great deal of dedicaon. baseball, youth across America are parcipang in sports that require a great deal of dedicaon. baseball, youth across America are parcipang in sports that require a great deal of dedicaon. With the hazy days of winter behind us, the warm sunshine of spring inspires us to get outside and be acve. For many children, staying acve is a year-round With the hazy days of winter behind us, the warm sunshine of spring inspires us to get outside and be acve. For many children, staying acve is a year-round With the hazy days of winter behind us, the warm sunshine of spring inspires us to get outside and be acve. For many children, staying acve is a year-round
Locally, organizaons such as Scks Baseball, Northeast Texas Junior Volleyball Club, and Red Door Dance Academy travel throughout the year to put their skills to the test against kids from across the naon. Compeve select/club sports programs are different because they require addional commitment from both the athlete and the parents. So, why do it? Local parents reported they allowed their children this opportunity for two main reasons... 1. Love of the sport. 2. The opportunies the sport provides the child on a psychosocial level— how to be a good teammate, responsibility, hard work, and delayed graficaon. 1. Love of the sport. 2. The opportunies the sport provides the child on a psychosocial level— how to be a good teammate, responsibility, hard work, and delayed graficaon. 1. Love of the sport. 2. The opportunies the sport provides the child on a psychosocial level— how to be a good teammate, responsibility, hard work, and delayed graficaon. 1. Love of the sport. 2. The opportunies the sport provides the child on a psychosocial level— how to be a good teammate, responsibility, hard work, and delayed graficaon. While the pursuit of college athlecs may be the goal for some, providing their athlete with a hobby that challenges them and encourages them to be beer is the overall reasoning behind their “why?” “Club sports can be a crucial part of a child’s development that helps to While the pursuit of college athlecs may be the goal for some, providing their athlete with a hobby that challenges them and encourages them to be beer is the overall reasoning behind their “why?” “Club sports can be a crucial part of a child’s development that helps to While the pursuit of college athlecs may be the goal for some, providing their athlete with a hobby that challenges them and encourages them to be beer is the overall reasoning behind their “why?” “Club sports can be a crucial part of a child’s development that helps to While the pursuit of college athlecs may be the goal for some, providing their athlete with a hobby that challenges them and encourages them to be beer is the overall reasoning behind their “why?” “Club sports can be a crucial part of a child’s development that helps to Locally, organizaons such as Scks Baseball, Northeast Texas Junior Volleyball Club, and Red Door Dance Academy travel throughout the year to put their skills to the test against kids from across the naon. Compeve select/club sports programs are different because they require addional commitment from both the athlete and the parents. So, why do it? Local parents reported they allowed their children this opportunity for two main reasons... Locally, organizaons such as Scks Baseball, Northeast Texas Junior Volleyball Club, and Red Door Dance Academy travel throughout the year to put their skills to the test against kids from across the naon. Compeve select/club sports programs are different because they require addional commitment from both the athlete and the parents. So, why do it? Local parents reported they allowed their children this opportunity for two main reasons... Locally, organizaons such as Scks Baseball, Northeast Texas Junior Volleyball Club, and Red Door Dance Academy travel throughout the year to put their skills to the test against kids from across the naon. Compeve select/club sports programs are different because they require addional commitment from both the athlete and the parents. So, why do it? Local parents reported they allowed their children this opportunity for two main reasons...
A FOCUS ON YOUTH SPORTS BY HILLARY CLOUD
prepare them for life outside of sport. The development of social skills, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, work ethic, and me management are just a few examples of what club sports offer players outside of the actual sport itself.” Tim Grove, Masters in Coaching and Athlec Administraon and Director of Coaching at Texarkana Soccer. Costs Challenges prepare them for life outside of sport. The development of social skills, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, work ethic, and me management are just a few examples of what club sports offer players outside of the actual sport itself.” Tim Grove, Masters in Coaching and Athlec Administraon and Director of Coaching at Texarkana Soccer. Costs Challenges prepare them for life outside of sport. The development of social skills, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, work ethic, and me management are just a few examples of what club sports offer players outside of the actual sport itself.” Tim Grove, Masters in Coaching and Athlec Administraon and Director of Coaching at Texarkana Soccer. Costs Challenges prepare them for life outside of sport. The development of social skills, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, work ethic, and me management are just a few examples of what club sports offer players outside of the actual sport itself.” Tim Grove, Masters in Coaching and Athlec Administraon and Director of Coaching at Texarkana Soccer. Costs Challenges
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3.7 HOURS 11.8 HOURS Children ages 6-18 spend an average of per week compeng in compeve sports in pracce = + 8.1 HOURS 11.8 HOURS Children ages 6-18 spend an average of per week compeng in compeve sports in pracce = + 11.8 HOURS Children ages 6-18 spend an average of per week compeng in compeve sports in pracce = + 3.7 HOURS + 3.7 HOURS 8.1 HOURS = 3.7 HOURS 8.1 HOURS HOURS per week Children ages 6-18 spend an average of compeng in compeve sports in pracce 8.1 HOURS
45.7% of Texas children age 6-17 parcipate in aer-school and/or weekend sports 45.7% of Texas children age 6-17 parcipate in aer-school and/or weekend sports
45.7% of Texas children age 6-17 parcipate in aer-school and/or weekend sports 45.7% of Texas children age 6-17 parcipate in aer-school and/or weekend sports
Many factors go into playing select sports beyond a child’s ability to compete. Finances and me available may be determining factors in being able to parcipate. Aside from finances, some parents feel that it may be too early to hone in on one sport—these are the ages to allow them to try many things and figure out which one they love. ● Travel is now the most expensive part of youth sports (whether or not your team actually travels). Parents making at least $ 150,000 spend 83% more on travel for their child’s sport. $ In 2022, those involved in youth sports spent an average of $ 883 on one primary sport per season, per child. ● According to State of Play , parents in the wealthiest households spent 4x more on sports than the lowest-income families. ● According to State of Play , parents in the wealthiest households spent 4x more on sports than the lowest-income families. ● According to State of Play , parents in the wealthiest households spent 4x more on sports than the lowest-income families. ● According to State of Play , parents in the wealthiest households spent 4x more on sports than the lowest-income families. In 2022, those involved in youth sports spent an average of $ 883 on one primary sport per season, per child. In 2022, those involved in youth sports spent an average of $ 883 on one primary sport per season, per child. In 2022, those involved in youth sports spent an average of $ 883 on one primary sport per season, per child. ● Travel is now the most expensive part of youth sports (whether or not your team actually travels). Parents making at least $ 150,000 spend 83% more on travel for their child’s sport. ● Travel is now the most expensive part of youth sports (whether or not your team actually travels). Parents making at least $ 150,000 spend 83% more on travel for their child’s sport. ● Travel is now the most expensive part of youth sports (whether or not your team actually travels). Parents making at least $ 150,000 spend 83% more on travel for their child’s sport.
Many factors go into playing select sports beyond a child’s ability to compete. Finances and me available may be determining factors in being able to parcipate. Aside from finances, some parents feel that it may be too early to hone in on one sport—these are the ages to allow them to try many things and figure out which one they love. Many factors go into playing select sports beyond a child’s ability to compete. Finances and me available may be determining factors in being able to parcipate. Aside from finances, some parents feel that it may be too early to hone in on one sport—these are the ages to allow them to try many things and figure out which one they love. Many factors go into playing select sports beyond a child’s ability to compete. Finances and me available may be determining factors in being able to parcipate. Aside from finances, some parents feel that it may be too early to hone in on one sport—these are the ages to allow them to try many things and figure out which one they love.
● As of 2019, the average child spends less than 3 years playing a sport, qui¢ng by age 11. ● As of 2019, the average child spends less than 3 years playing a sport, qui¢ng by age 11. ● As of 2019, the average child spends less than 3 years playing a sport, qui¢ng by age 11. ● As of 2019, the average child spends less than 3 years playing a sport, qui¢ng by age 11.
● One third of parents say it is a challenge to get their child to exercise. ● One third of parents say it is a challenge to get their child to exercise.
● One third of parents say it is a challenge to get their child to exercise. ● One third of parents say it is a challenge to get their child to exercise.
Benefits
Benefits
Benefits
Benefits
● According to a Gallup poll, children ages 2-10 spend significantly less me in free play than on screens (18-21 hours/week). ● According to a Gallup poll, children ages 2-10 spend significantly less me in free play than on screens (18-21 hours/week). ● According to a Gallup poll, children ages 2-10 spend significantly less me in free play than on screens (18-21 hours/week). ● According to a Gallup poll, children ages 2-10 spend significantly less me in free play than on screens (18-21 hours/week).
Experience lower levels of depression
Experience lower levels of depression
Experience lower levels of depression
Experience lower levels of depression
Earn 7-8% more money in their career
Earn 7-8% more money in their career
Earn 7-8% more money in their career
Earn 7-8% more money in their career
Benefits of an Acve Childhood According to aspenprojectplay.org
Benefits of an Acve Childhood According to aspenprojectplay.org
Benefits of an Acve Childhood According to aspenprojectplay.org
Benefits of an Acve Childhood According to aspenprojectplay.org
15% more likely to a end college
15% more likely to a end college
15% more likely to a end college
15% more likely to a end college
Score 40% higher on tests
Score 40% higher on tests
Score 40% higher on tests
Score 40% higher on tests
● By age nine, physical acvity rates begin to drop. This is the age when children develop a self-concept of whether or not they are an athlete. ● By age nine, physical acvity rates begin to drop. This is the age when children develop a self-concept of whether or not they are an athlete. ● By age nine, physical acvity rates begin to drop. This is the age when children develop a self-concept of whether or not they are an athlete. ● By age nine, physical acvity rates begin to drop. This is the age when children develop a self-concept of whether or not they are an athlete.
Local Costs (Local poll to parents whose children play club sports) Annual cost of “extras” such as hotel stays, equipment, addional training—on average families spend $ 2,600 annually, ranging from $ 250 per tournament to $ 7,000 per year. hotel stays, equipment, addional training—on average families spend $ 2,600 annually, ranging from $ 250 per tournament to $ 7,000 per year. Local Costs (Local poll to parents whose children play club sports) Annual cost of “extras” such as Local annual cost of sport or facility paid directly to the sports organizaon/club— $ 3,000 on average, ranging from $ 190 to $ 5,000.
Local Costs (Local poll to parents whose children play club sports) Annual cost of “extras” such as hotel stays, equipment, addional training—on average families spend $ 2,600 annually, ranging from $ 250 per tournament to $ 7,000 per year. Local Costs (Local poll to parents whose children play club sports) Annual cost of “extras” such as hotel stays, equipment, addional training—on average families spend $ 2,600 annually, ranging from $ 250 per tournament to $ 7,000 per year.
Average Cost Per Sport, Per Season $ 1,188 $ 1,002 $ 714
Average Cost Per Sport, Per Season $ 1,188 $ 1,002 $ 714
Average Cost Per Sport, Per Season $ 1,188 $ 1,002 $ 714
Average Cost Per Sport, Per Season $ 1,188 $ 1,002 $ 714
Have a higher self-esteem
Have a higher self-esteem
Have a higher self-esteem
Have a higher self-esteem
● By age 15, moderate-to-vigorous physical acvity declines 75%. ● By age 15, moderate-to-vigorous physical acvity declines 75%. ● By age 15, moderate-to-vigorous physical acvity declines 75%. ● By age 15, moderate-to-vigorous physical acvity declines 75%.
18% 3% 18% 3%
18% 3%
18% 3%
$ 581
$ 581
$ 581
$ 581
Possess higher property values
Possess higher property values
Possess higher property values
Possess higher property values
Higher than average air quality index rangs
Higher than average air quality index rangs
Higher than average air quality index rangs
Higher than average air quality index rangs
Decreased unemployment
Decreased unemployment rates from 2015-2019 rates from 2015-2019 rates from 2015-2019
Decreased unemployment
Decreased unemployment rates from 2015-2019
Local annual cost of sport or facility paid directly to the sports organizaon/club— $ 3,000 on average, ranging from $ 190 to $ 5,000. Local annual cost of sport or facility paid directly to the sports organizaon/club— $ 3,000 on average, ranging from $ 190 to $ 5,000. Local annual cost of sport or facility paid directly to the sports organizaon/club— $ 3,000 on average, ranging from $ 190 to $ 5,000.
lower rate of heart disease
lower rate of heart disease
lower rate of heart disease
lower rate of heart disease
lower rate of high blood pressure
lower rate of high blood pressure
lower rate of high blood pressure
lower rate of high blood pressure
Sources: hps://www.aspenprojectplay.org/youth-sports/facts hps://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=8071&r=1& =45 Local poll via Facebook by Hillary Cloud Sources: hps://www.aspenprojectplay.org/youth-sports/facts hps://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=8071&r=1& =45 Local poll via Facebook by Hillary Cloud Sources: hps://www.aspenprojectplay.org/youth-sports/facts hps://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=8071&r=1& =45 Local poll via Facebook by Hillary Cloud Sources: hps://www.aspenprojectplay.org/youth-sports/facts hps://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=8071&r=1& =45 Local poll via Facebook by Hillary Cloud
Benefits Extend Into Adulthood
Benefits Extend Into Adulthood
Benefits Extend Into Adulthood
Benefits Extend Into Adulthood
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