Scorum community I have been researching on the internet and books when is the right time to start training soccer for toddlers and what are the benefits for them; then I will quote the best information I've found. In my personal experience It has been wonderful how playing soccer every day has helped to channel the energy of my son (two years) who is very naughty and active, all the day. He really has a passion for playing.

It's time for summer camps, outdoor activities and, of course, playing football. To tell the truth, for the little ones of the house it is always a good time to play football and share some time with their friends in the open air or at the sports center.

The benefits of playing football in children have been demonstrated, not only from the physical level, but mentally. In this article I have created a list of nine benefits, some known by most, and others, certainly surprising.

Emotional development of those who practice it

Football is a sport that moves passions, both for those who practice it and for those who play it. And if you do not believe it, go on a Sunday morning in a sports center to see how the names of the boys of both teams are encouraged and chanted.

The camaraderie, responsibility to the team and desire to excel is internalized in the small players fortifying their character and developing their emotional intelligence.

Indicated for hyperactive children: help to create discipline

The second of the benefits of playing soccer in children goes to the most moviditos. Many times, as parents, it is difficult for us to establish limits and mark the path of our children. Encouraging sport in the youngest is one of the best ways to create a discipline since they have the use of reason. As you commit more and more, the achievements are coming.

Spirit of self-improvement

A little related to the previous point. The spirit of improvement will be one of the qualities that will make a difference in the future of your child. It does not matter if it's about your work, personal or sentimental life; Knowing how to overcome yourself will be the solution to your problems.

Encourage him to improve and do not let him give up even if he is not the best team. You may have sleeping skills that are waiting to be polished.

Logical capacity

This is one of my favorites. How important the logic to make so many decisions! This sport helps them think quickly, every time they have to think about what would be the most appropriate play.

Knowing how to make decisions quickly speeds up time and allows us to use other things. Your little one will know how to be firm and make a quick and logical decision.

Help socialize

As expected, the bonds that are created in a group are special. Sports like soccer help socialize, because you share time, effort, defeats and victories with people with the same interest and the same age.

Increase the power in the legs

Physically, playing football, like any other sport, will help them get in shape, stay in a healthy state and ward off obesity and other scourges that attack 21st century children.

In addition, to be a sport that drives, above all, the lower train, get an increase in the power of the legs.

Stimulates motor coordination: better balance, strength and good posture

Soccer is a complete exercise, which develops large muscle groups and involves different aspects of physical condition: strength, speed, stability or balance, good posture, etc. Another benefit of playing soccer in children is the improvement in motor coordination

Oxygenates blood and improves cardiovascular capacity

Like any aerobic sport worth its salt, football helps oxygenate the blood and amplify the cardiovascular capacity from very small, facilitating their involvement with the sport when they grow up.

Increase testosterone

In both boys and girls, high impact movements and speed explosions favor the release of endorphins and the increase of testosterone, to obtain a much more robust muscle tissue.

Improved adaptability to changes

Football is a sport in which you can not be focused on something alone, because you have to be very aware of the external factors that will change the future of the game.

Its recommended for any ages, we are supporting the physical and mental health of our children, not only can it be soccer, it can be any other sport, the important thing is perseverance and discipline to form the personality and children with a healthy mind.


Sources:

  1. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/default.aspx

  2. https://www.muhealth.org/conditions-treatments/pediatrics/adolescent-medicine/benefits-of-sports