Success in School
Participation in sports leads to better school attendance and classroom behavior, according to a BBC report. Skills developed on the field
or in the pool easily translate into academic skills. According to TVO Parents, these abilities include sharing with teammates or classmates, managing time wisely, taking responsibility and developing a can-do attitude. In sports, children also learn to follow directions and tackle problems, two helpful traits in a classroom setting.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/340660-facts-on-the-benefits-of-youth-sports/#ixzz2OaHlHswp