Needless to say, children\’s sports have a long tradition. However, in recent years, interest in it seems to have declined, especially in some specific sports. The reason for this usually lies in the fact that today\’s children prefer to sit at the computer and play video games. But is this really true, or is there something else behind it?
First of all, we must admit that in comparison with previous times, children have much greater opportunities for life, thanks to the computer. There are also more clubs you can visit. This means they no longer have to “settle” to go out to play some sport or more activities are available. But it is also true that sport is one of the healthiest and most beneficial.1 We need to attract new players.
Perhaps the most important thing to do in this regard is promotion. This is not about individual teams or clubs, but about the sport itself. For example, hockey coaches can almost always know how many new players will come during and after the World Cup, which is the center of the TV show, which is also why football and hockey clubs are least affected by this new player spill. Therefore, it is appropriate to give more space to other sports areas of the media.
Then there is the environment of a particular club. Few people will want to commute daily to training somewhere outside the city, and parents will also not be very excited about remote areas. Therefore, it is necessary that the environment works really well and works professionally. The same applies to coaches. They should be experienced and good, but at the same time realize that they are working with children, they need to act accordingly and adjust their expectations. It is important for parents to understand that sports are not cheap. It is not only about membership fees, but also about the purchase of kits and equipment. These days, not everyone has money.