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"When kids play sports they engaging in the mental functions of their brains as much as they are the physical aspects of their body."

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"Team sports require kids to think critically while on the field. This critical thinking while outside having fun will help them develop those same skills in the classroom setting."

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"Sports also help improve concentration skills amount adolescents. Kids who play sports develop better concentration skills and are better able to focus in other settings."

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"Sports can also help with stress and depression. While playing a game that a child enjoys they will not be thinking of everyday stressors. It will allow them time to de-stress and help improve their mood."

 

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"Team sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball are breeding grounds for leadership traits. Studies done in high schools reveal a correlation between sports participation and leadership qualities. Because of the opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, people involved in sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a “team mindset” in the workplace and in social situations. The team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time."