The wins matter. But what our kids learn while pursuing them may matter even more.
There’s no feeling quite like the joy that comes when a team accomplishes something extraordinary together. The Milwaukee Brewers’ remarkable World Series championship run is a prime example.
It’s an incredible story, and it’s not just about the victory. The Brewers’ win was built on years of practice, disappointment, mistakes, teammates picking one another up, and continuing to show up when there is no guarantee the work will be rewarded.
You don’t have to play on the biggest stage to experience those same life lessons.
In her latest Medium article, Heather Jones, PhD, Rogers’ chief clinical officer, explores the important role youth sports can play in preparing kids for life long after the final game.