Why Kids Participate in Sports

  1. Having fun
  2. Improving skills
  3. Develop fitness/exercise
  4. Being with my friends
  5. Experiencing thrills and excitement
  6. Being on a team
  7. Opportunities for personal accomplishment
  8. Staying in shape
  9. Doing something I'm good at
  10. Winning  

Top Reasons Why Kids Quit Sports

  1. Not having fun
  2. Too much pressure from parents and peers
  3. Too much emphasis on winning
  4. Concerns about coaching
  5. Not getting enough playing time