Team sport involves players competing on opposing teams while working together to achieve a common goal. This goal could be to win the game or to amuse spectators. In addition to being physically challenging, this type of sport teaches children many valuable lessons that they can carry with them into adulthood.

For one, team sports teach children that every second counts. Shannon Miller, a former Olympic gymnast, once said that she kept a schedule of her daily tasks minute by minute when she was an athlete because every moment had to be well planned and executed in order to reach her goals. This lesson will serve athletes well in their everyday lives, whether it is a meeting with coworkers or a workout with their personal trainer.

In addition, the members of a team sport must be aware that they will be evaluated by coaches and fellow teammates. This teaches children to recognize the value of their efforts, develop good work ethic, and learn to accept constructive criticism.

Lastly, team sports foster and bolster the sense of community. Children are surrounded by teammates, coaches, and family members who help them build higher levels of social support that they can utilize throughout their life.

In addition, the social and emotional benefits of team sports can help children become more understanding, forgiving, and upbeat when it comes to their own and other’s failures. This is a great lesson to learn and can be applied to other areas of their lives, such as dealing with disappointments in their academic endeavors or in their jobs.