Why Should My Child Play Soccer?

I have posted over the past few months a couple of reasons why your child should play soccer. I have 3 children who have ALL played soccer. Here is the complete list.. Danvers Youth Soccer has opened registration for the Fall 2010/Spring 2011 season. Look at this list and then go to the DYS website and register.

It’s easy to learn. Children love to run and kick a ball, making the idea of knocking the ball through a goal simple to grasp. And soccer's fast pace allows it to hold the attention of kids who would frequently get bored playing other sports. Danvers Youth Soccer (DYS) offers programs for children as young as 4 years old, with a ball and field size just right for them.

It doesn't discriminate. Boys and girls of nearly all ages, and body-types can play.

It’s an excellent form of exercise. The continuous action of soccer helps kids be physically fit by building stamina, strengthening their heart and muscles, and developing coordination.  This is an important benefit now that one in every five children in America is overweight. Studies show that children who play organized sports, such as soccer, at an early age are more likely than those who do not participate to adopt healthy habits that stick for life.

Some of the physical benefits of soccer include:

• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscle Strength
• Flexibility
• Balance
• Coordination
• Weight Control

Other benefits of soccer include the development of social skills such as teamwork, leadership, fairness, discipline, and self-esteem.

*United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA)

For more information visit www.danversyouthsoccer.org.