1. Make friends and avoid bad habits.
   A child who is engaged in sports is less influenced by the streets than his non-sports peers – he simply has no time for bad habits. And when a child trains with a team, he does not need to look for friends – joint training, games and meetings outside the gym will be more interesting for him than other entertainment.
2. a common goal is easier to achieve together.
   Working as a team toward a common goal is a very useful skill. Team members win and lose together, and each child feels part of something big and important. It helps to believe in yourself and learn how to achieve a goal by working together.
3. Teamwork takes responsibility.
   Team sports teach a child discipline and mutual responsibility. As a team, success depends on everyone, which means everyone must practice and strive to win no matter what. Everyone’s success depends on you! How can you not learn responsibility?
4. Sports develop thinking skills.
   In sports there are problems at every turn that need to be solved quickly and with the tools at hand. How do you outmaneuver your opponent? How to throw the ball into the net from an awkward position? Team sports constantly create situations that encourage critical thinking. And it comes in handy not only at competitions, but also in life!
5. Better memories.
   Your child may forget the lessons at school or the grade they got in a quarter, but they will never forget the sports practices and competitions in the company of their loyal teammates. Give your children something to remember!

The job of parents and caregivers is to help their child excel in their chosen sport. All children are different: one may excel in hockey, another in synchronized swimming. It is important to spare no effort and time to choose something that will arouse a child’s enthusiasm and give him pleasure.

There is no need to push your son or daughter. Remember, a child who is less than 10 years old is just beginning to understand that success is a consequence of hard work. And any achievement is an event for him or her: “I practiced – and I managed to cross the ball 5 times”, “today I managed to score the ball in the basket”, “today I made a pass without touching the net!” Keep your children’s spirits up and take even small victories seriously.