What Kids Want!

Over 20,000 kids nationwide answered the survey question “Why do you participate in sports?” Below are their responses:

1) To have fun

2) To improve their skills

3) To stay in shape

4) To do something they are good at

5) The excitement of the competition

6) To get exercise

7) To play as part of a team

8) The challenge of the competition

9) To learn new skills

10) Winning - LAST on the list

95% of kids would rather have fun than worry about winning

90% of kids said they would prefer to be on a losing team if they were actually able to play rather than warm the bench on a winning team