Not all kids are alike. And while Kai down the street may flourish playing on a soccer team, Tosh is more of a solo player and likes individual sports. Both individual and team sports have their pluses and minuses. Let’s check it out…
Individual Sports
Individual sports such as surfing, swimming, wrestling, or tennis can offer a child a chance to go at their own pace. The focus can be to work hard at doing better themselves (get a better score, a better swim time etc.) rather than “win.”
Additionally, your child can be on a team but still compete individually. This allows them the camaraderie of teammates, but lets your keiki excel on their own.
Team Sports
Team sports such as football, soccer, or paddling all involve teamwork. Your child must learn to work together with other kids to get to that common goal. This will allow them to both rely on others and help others when needed.
So which one should your child do?
Ultimately, you want your child to feel empowered and you may find they excel and enjoy both individual and team sports. Both can help them hone skills that will help them in life as they get older.