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Those who participated in and enjoyed organized sports as a child will likely enroll their own children in similar youth sports, but those who didn't have the opportunity or didn't enjoy sports in their youth are left wondering what exactly the benefits are. After all, putting a ball into a goal doesn't seem like the most useful skill to develop. However, organized youth sports have a lot to offer your child that might not be obvious. When your child joins a Sacramento youth sports team, they become part of a social group. They will learn how to get along with the other members of the team in order to accomplish a shared goal. The whole teamwork mentality is a very useful thing to develop early in life. They also make friends and spend time with peers, building not only friendships but social skills that will benefit them for their entire lives. Youth sports have also been shown to improve self-esteem. Part of self-esteem is knowing who you are and what you're good at. Even if kicking a ball into a goal might not be an important skill to you as a parent, it is an important skill for your child and his or her peers. Success in sports leads a child to believe that success will follow them into other aspects of their life. The fitness benefits provided by organized youth sports will often last longer than the leagues themselves. It may be hard to get your child to run on a treadmill, or you might not feel your child is safe running through the streets of Sacramento, but youth sports are fun and safe place where you child will actually enjoy physical fitness. The habits they form as children will stay with them their entire lives. Of all of the activities your child could be involved in, youth sports is up there with the most beneficial. It will help your child now, and will continue to help your child in the future.
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