It is no secret that playing sports has multiple benefits in kids and teenagers, as they learn not only the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle but also the inner values it conveys.
Among the benefits in the development and training of our young ones we can highlight the strengthening of their health and the instilling of life learning values such as respect for others, the importance of working in a team, cooperation skills, perseverance, personal responsibility within the group, team work, respect for rules and mates and
learning how to compete.
Basketball is a whole-body workout and good for muscle development. This kind of exercise helps boost energy levels and metabolism which translates into increased concentration levels at school. It also teaches children the importance of developing healthy hygienic and nutritional habits.
The involvement in sport is great for kid’s caracter building and can contribute hugely to their sense of discipline, self-control, and self-esteem.
Participating in a team sport also highlights the importance of working together in a team to achieve sporting goals and the supporting of one another. It helps them understand the importance of communication skills, better tolerate difficult situations, take responsibility for their own actions, value listening to one another and accept loss and hard work as part of the course of life.
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying”
Michael Jordan
