Three Cheers for the Average Athlete

Every four years, the best of the best in sports gather to compete in the Olympic Games, but when you think about the odds of your child every reaching such a level, it just isn’t realistic. So what about the average athlete? You know, the child who prefers parks and rec league soccer to the high pressure travel league, or the child who consistently comes in middle of the pack at summer swim meets. In my opinion, sports are healthy for kids – it doesn’t matter if they are the fastest, highest scorer, or star of the team – each and everyone of them is successful for showing up to practices, playing in the games, and being a part of a healthy lifestyle.

Sandy at Parent Dish agrees in her post called “In Praise of the Average Child” – three cheers for you Sandy! I like your parenting style!