It's not just about their fitness, it helps them in so many ways

• Team building and bonding- Team building is vitally important and having a group of self-minded people around your child will do wonders for their confidence. Bonding over team sports means your kiddie will always feel a part of something and even if they aren’t the best they will know that each person within a team or club is paramount to doing well and going forward.
• Socialising and making friends- Of course, your kiddie will have pals in school but often parents note how it is nice when your child has numerous friends in whatever they do or wherever they go. A child with many pals will never feel lonely and at least if your kid has a bad day at school they can escape to their after-school sport and mix with their pals there. 
• Builds independence and resilience- A kiddie who is taking part in any sport will have to learn how to manage their belongings and how to change/clean themselves after games or matches. While they may not always do it well they will learn eventually. Your kid will rarely complain as been a part of a team means getting through everything together and their resilience to knocks will grow massively.  
• Gives your kiddie personal and team goals- Everyone needs a personal goal while wanting to achieve something. In your kiddie’s case it may be that they want to play as a striker or run a lap in a certain amount of time and having these ambitions is great for your kid. As a team, they will want to achieve great things together and once again your child will reach for the sky and grow in confidence. 
• Exercise reduces stress and anxiety- Nothing builds confidence in a child when they are de-stressed and less anxious. Exercise releases stress from the body and while playing in team sports, it promotes a good healthy eating ethic. A kid that isn’t as stressed or worried will grow in confidence and feel better about themselves. A healthy mind is a healthy body after all. 
• Constant praise from the team, mentors and supporters- Once your kiddie is playing sports they will be given constant praise and support from you, other parents, supporters, their teammates and of course their mentors/coaches. It gives your child a chance to be a part of a team and feel important when they may feel silly at school. It gives your child a chance to shine at something that isn’t related to education or school.