Studies show that children suffer FEWER OVER USE INJURIES, whilst playing different sports. Growing bodies can become over stressed by repetition leading to injuries. Children coached in multi sports can lead to better muscle, motor and skill development. Promoting general athleticism, balance, speed and agility.
There is LESS OPPORTUNITY FOR EMOTIONAL BURN OUT. Children focusing so much time only on one sport risk tiring of sport altogether. Having a variety of experiences keeps things interesting. SPORTS SKILLS TRANSFER from one sport into another – ball tracking, hand to eye co-ordination, quickness, running, jumping, agility and throwing. EXPOSURE TO DIFFERENT ROLES – being a team player in e.g. Basketball, is a different experience to being a team player in hockey, or football.
Children learn different supporting roles, communication and team play. NOT PUTTING ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET – playing only one sport limits your options. An injury, a bad experience, a reduced role in a more competitive team can bring an abrupt end to an athletic career.