Why Play Soccer?
September 2003
"What It Means To Play Soccer"
(Taken from Youth Soccer Month article)
By playing soccer you stay fit and create a habit that leads to a healthy and productive lifestyle
The relationships and fun experienced in soccer extend beyond the field. Teammates are among your best friends and the experiences you share will stay with you for a lifetime.
Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations, and family time are coordinated to share your soccer experience.
Involvement in soccer is easy and affordable. All you need is a soccer ball to play.
June 2003
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Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults who play soccer on a team are less likely to: |
| 1. Get into drugs, cigarettes and alcohol |
| 2. Get pregnant |
| 3. Break laws and get arrested by the police |
| 4. Be a behavior problem in the home and at school |
| Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults who play soccer on a team are more likely to: |
| 1. Get good grades |
| 2. Graduate from High School |
| 3. Go to college |
| 4. Be business leaders |
| 5. Volunteer in the community |
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