Many children drop out of competitive sport in their teen years, never to return.
On the other hand, teenagers who take up or remain in competitive sport go on to play sport throughout their lives. With a little encouragement and the right words, teenagers can be helped through this dfficult time. A very small percentage of sportspeople make it to the elite level where the must win attitude is essential. It is possible to enjoy sport without being the best. Sport should be an avenue for teenagers to have some clean, healthy fun and to learn some life skills, such as teamwork, doing your best and striving to improve.