Today participation awards are common place. Everyone knows what they are but not many people know the effects these awards may have on youth athletes. These awards promote a warped sense of self importance. These awards are also a waste of money that could be put towards more important things, such as scholarship programs and training for coaches. If kids works hard and get an award they will have earned it and know they have earned it, and that will mean more than any participation award.
Most youth sports administrations spend between 2,000-3,000 dollars a year on trophies that mean nothing. This money could be used to train coaches. When you have good coaches you have good teams. Good teams win trophies, and earn them. Another
Most youth sports administrations spend between 2,000-3,000 dollars a year on trophies that mean nothing. This money could be used to train coaches. When you have good coaches you have good teams. Good teams win trophies, and earn them. Another