START SMART YOUTH SPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

 This is a program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports. It was developed based on a 1993 study showing that 49% of children participating in organized sports do not have the minimum motor skills necessary to be successful in those programs. Over 70% of kids will drop out of organized sports by the age of 13. The study also showed that children who are given proper motor skill instruction in a fun, supervised setting are more likely to be ready for organized sports. From this program NAYS have created sport-specific programs to focus on the specific skills needed for future participation in particular sports. To find out when you can register please click .

Benefits for participating:

• Builds confidence and self-esteem in children 
• Fun and positive early experience in sports
• Helps prepare kids for future sports participation
• Helps prepare kids and parents for specific sport
• Quality time together for parent and child
• Helps parents learn how to support and teach their child