Coaching team sports for children is fun, rewarding and time consuming.  Many adults that volunteer to do this have children that play many of the team sports.  They may have played ball or been a participant on any number of teams when they were young.  They realize the many benefits that participating can have on a young life.

• Games teach children responsibility.  They learn that others depend on them and they learn to respond accordingly.  
• Children that are active are healthier, happier and sleep better.
  
• Lasting friendships began at ballparks and on practice fields.
• They learn how to handle a win or a loss emotionally and this translates into a life pattern that is psychologically balanced.
• Children that practice, have patience and are persistence develop tools for success.
• Values are taught on the practice field, at home and on game day.

Adults that coach little league, swim teams, volleyball, tennis or golf and all other sports enjoy their job.  They love the games and the children.  They want every child to succeed.  Coaches know it is important to set the proper and right examples for their teams.  They are mentors to these young lives.  Children look up to them.  Coach and team memories are carried with the child through out their life.

Children that have an understanding of the game and its rules make good companions.  They enjoy interacting with friends and family.  They grow up and become the coaches of the team sports their children participate in.  Having played the games, they know about the joys of winning and the disappointments of a loss.  They are experienced and capable of teaching today’s children, the leaders of tomorrow what teamwork means.

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