Beyond The Scoreboard | Heathe Hanlon Billingslea | TEDxGerman European School Singapore Youth

Benefits of Youth Sports - Youth sports cultivate confidence, resilience, and leadership skills [4] - Sports can create a sense of belonging, combating loneliness and self-doubt in children [4] - Teenagers involved in sports exhibit stronger goal setting, emotional control, cooperation, leadership, and social intelligence [11] - Youth sports participation significantly improves children's mental health, as reported by 37% of US parents [12] - Sports participation is beneficial to both mental and physical health [14] Physical Health Impact - Children in sports report better health, greater well-being, and healthier body composition [13] - Sports participation can significantly lower the risk of obesity and other long-term health problems [13] Career and Life Skills - Girls who participate in after-school sports are 50% more likely to land top professional jobs later in life, equivalent to the boost from a university degree [14] - Sports teach resilience, confidence, and leadership, which are valuable in both childhood and later career [15][16] Parental Influence - Parents play a crucial role in inspiring and guiding children to participate in sports [8] - Parents' support and encouragement are essential for children to discover the benefits of sports [8][9]