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19/08/2013
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Little leagues Coach Will Murray talks tactics on getting kids into sports. Earlier is better for your child to take up sport. Once children are able to run, they are able to kick and throw and learn the fundamentals of sports. Children learn new skills a lot faster than adults and developing a skill is all about repetition, teaching the body the correct movement and fine-tuning that skill.
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A major benefit of sport at any age is the social aspect. Once your child starts a class they will make friends and build strong relationships with their coaches.
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Limit time watching TV or playing computer games, and make activity and healthy-eating fun by playing at the park or beach, or baking healthy treats.
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Try a few different classes to see which your children show interest in. It may be fun to do this with friends. I don’t believe parents should have to commit to a sports programme for a whole season
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until their child has tried it, and enjoys it, which is why we offer free trial classes at Sport4Kids. A mini-sports class where children have the opportunity to develop a wide variety of sports skills is a great first sports programme. Focusing solely on one sport – for example, mini-soccer – can limit hand-eye coordination and focus on specific skills, such as kicking. I would recommend a mini-sport class from a young age and then letting your child decide which sport they prefer when they get older. Learning to swim is essential for all children. At three years old even rugby and soccer classes should be all about basic skill development – balance and coordination, learning to interact, share and take turns – and having fun. There should not be any real contact in classes at this age.