From exercise and reliable routines to a sense of community togetherness, there are many reasons why youth sports are so important. We all know the hold social media and video games have over our youth. Even the littlest ones may rather curl up with an iPad than get outside in the fresh air to burn off some energy.

But by promoting a structured routine whereby kids get out at least once a week to interact with their peers, learn a sport, and let off some steam, we can encourage them to strive for better. School, social expectations and just the rigors of daily life can be stressful for our youth. Just like we as adults enjoy attending a yoga or kickboxing class, taking a walk with friends, or going for a run to start the day, kids crave physical activity not only to strengthen muscles and get their hearts pumping but to make valuable connections with others their age.

Organized youth sports can be a gateway to healthier living. Youth sports can:

Give kids an outlet for releasing energy
Improve their mood
Introduce a reliable routine and structure into their day/week
Bring the community together
Get them out of the house and off the screens
Build character
Strengthen muscles and bones
Build a social circle for kids and parents alike
Show them how to work as part of a team
Give them access to positive role models, such as coaches and parent volunteers
Help kids develop and improve cognitive skills
Decrease the risk of obesity
Boost self confidence

A Look at the Stats

When it comes to the link between youth sports and physical/emotional health, the statistics don’t lie. In fact, studies show that participating in youth sports helps to:

Reduce rates of depression and anxiety
Lower stress
Heighten self-esteem and confidence
Reduce risk of suicide
Reduce prevalence of substance abuse and other risky behaviors
Increase cognitive performance
Inspire creativity
Embrace enjoyment of all forms of physical activity
Improve emotional well-being in kids with disabilities
Increase overall life satisfaction
Improve bone health
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Reduce risk of cancer and diabetes
Improve teamwork, social skills and social responsibility
Promote higher levels of academic achievement
Increase empowerment and personal
responsibility

In addition to all of the above, youth sports help kids learn what it means to be a good competitor and leader, while teaching them what good sportsmanship looks like – from a very early age. All of these skills will serve them well as they progress through the teen years, young adulthood, adulthood and beyond. Using youth sports to teach the fundamentals – not just of a sport like youth soccer – but the fundamentals of life: priceless.

Contact N Zone Sports Music City - Nashville

Here at N Zone Sports Music City in Nashville, TN, we know how vital youth sports can be to kids, their families and the community as a whole. That’s why we promote healthy living, friendly competition and teachings of good sportsmanship so we can all raise happy, healthy, confident young people. To learn more about our many youth soccer programs, contact us today at 615-246-7843 or email us at musiccity@nzonesports.com

Nashville Youth Soccer - Areas We Serve

Forest Hills, Green Hills, Franklin, Thompson Station, Spring Hills, East Nashville, West Nashville, Brentwood, Bellevue, Bellemeade, Columbia.

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