By: Federico Benitez
It’s time for summer camps, outdoor activities and, of course, playing soccer. To tell the truth, for the little ones in the house it is always a good time to play soccer and share some time with their classmates outdoors or in the sports center.
The benefits of playing soccer in children have been demonstrated, not only on a physical level, but also mentally. In this article we have created a list of ten benefits, some known to most, and others that will surely surprise you.
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 don’t believe it, stop by a sports center on a Sunday morning to see how the names of the boys from both teams are cheered and chanted.The camaraderie, responsibility towards the team and the desire to excel are internalized in the young soccer players, fortifying their character and developing their emotional intelligence.
Indicated for hyperactive children: they help to create discipline The second of the benefits of playing soccer in children goes to the most restless. Many times, as parents, it is difficult for us to establish limits and mark the path of our children. Promoting sport in the little ones is one of the best ways to create a discipline since they can remember. As they commit more and more, the achievements keep coming.
Spirit of improvement A little related to the previous point. The spirit of improvement will be one of the qualities that will make a difference in your child’s future. It does not matter if it is about your work, personal or sentimental life; knowing how to improve yourself will be the solution to your problems.Encourage him to improve and don’t let him give up even if he isn’t the best on the team. You may have some dormant skills that are waiting to be polished.
Logical ability. This is one of my favorites. How important logic is to make so many decisions! This sport helps them to 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 a lot and allows us to spend time on other things. Your little one will know how to be firm and make a quick and logical decision.
Helps to socialize As expected, the bonds that are created in a group are special. Sports like soccer help to socialize, because you share time, effort, defeats and victories with people with the same interest and the same age.
Increases power in the legs Physically, playing soccer, like any other sport, will help them get in shape, stay healthy and ward off obesity and other scourges that attack children in the 21st century.In addition, being a sport that drives, above all, the lower body, it achieves an increase in the power of the legs.
Stimulates motor coordination: better balance, strength and good posture Soccer is a complete exercise that 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.
It oxygenates the blood and improves cardiovascular capacity Like any self-respecting aerobic sport, football helps to oxygenate the blood and amplify cardiovascular capacity from a very young age, facilitating their involvement with the sport when they grow up.
Increases Testosterone In both boys and girls, high-impact movements and bursts of speed promote the release of endorphins and an increase in testosterone, for much more robust muscle tissue.
Improves adaptability to changes Football is a sport in which you cannot be focused on something alone, because you have to be very aware of external factors