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Growing up, baseball was my sport. I loved everything about the game. And looking back, I have so many wonderful memories involving practices, games, and the friendships I forged with both teammates and opposing players that still resonate all these years later. But I’m lucky that all my sports experiences weren’t tied to just baseball. I tried a bunch of different sports throughout my childhood because I was fortunate to have the opportunity to do so. Sure, some I enjoyed more than others, but I took away something from all of those experiences.
As parents of two kids, my wife and I always made it a priority to expose them to as many different sports and activities as possible. We all know this helps create more well-rounded individuals, beyond simply developing different athletic skills. Plus, we never know what sport may grab a child’s heart and ignite a passion to participate in it for years to come if never nudged to give it a go.
So, the more opportunities that exist for kids to choose from the greater the chances are of hitting the jackpot and having a unique and memorable experience.