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Scoreboards

Turning off scoreboards for younger children can keep youth sports focused on learning, participation, enjoyment, and age-appropriate development.

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As a recreation professional, I have plenty of opportunities to see children participate in different sports at all levels.

I remember watching baseball and softball games as a parent when my kids were young. I marveled at the skills some of the kids possessed, even those as young as 7 and 8 years old. The games were exciting—and many were well-played, too.

But then came basketball season.