EP134: Stop Cutting Kids from Sports!

In a country where sport participation and physical activity is plummeting, why are we cutting kids from team sports?

Take a look around at the sidelines of the next high school game you go to. You will notice those teams look a little smaller than they used to. You will also notice the teams with the most kids are usually the most successful.

When building a program, the focus should be on getting kids out for your sport at a young age. Then, you should focus on keeping those kids out for the sport. Lastly, coach them and develop them to be the players you know they can be.