A survey of over 20,000 kids nation-wide when asked,
"Why they participate in sports?" said:
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
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