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Sep, 2025

Reset as a sports parent: 5 ways to get (or keep) kids active

If you're a parent of a young athlete, you've probably heard the numbers. According to a survey by Project Play, a national initiative to get more children involved in athletics, the average child spends less than three years playing a sport and quits by age 11, most often because it just isn’t fun anymore. Read More

Key Points:

Many children quit sports by age 11 because they are no longer fun, often due to early professionalization.
Parents can re-engage their children by playing with them, inventing new games, and allowing them to explore different sports.
Asking children how they want to be supported during games and simply telling them "I love to watch you play" can improve their experience.

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