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"Exercising is a natural way to loosen up and let go of stress. Also, you will most likely make many new friends on the team who can be there for you as a support system."

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"In order to succeed in sports you must have self-restraint, and behave in a controlled and precise manner. Good discipline translates to life situations in order to achieve goals and reach their fullest potential."

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"Sometimes in team sports, waiting is the name of the game, and waiting teaches patience. Practice drills promote patience as the child waits in line for their turn on the playing field. Children also practice patience when helping teammates to learn a new play or master a new skill."

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"Children learn how to deal with the losses in appropriate ways, which can lead to better emotional control off the field. Team sports have been found to enhance a child's brain development and possibly raise IQ."

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"Team sports can reduce the risk of depression; exercise releases endorphins that reduce perception of pain, contribute to post-exercise feelings of euphoria, and can help reduce stress levels. Players learn to think quickly and deal with disappointment and loss."