Mayo Clinic Radio: Youth Sports

From the basketball court to the soccer field, the tennis court to the swimming pool, youth sports can be a great way for kids to be social and active. Kids also can learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, and respect for authority and rules. According to the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute, 3 out of 4 American households have at least one school-age child participating in youth sports. But youth sports are not without risk. Worries about concussions, overuse injuries and loss of perspective by fans and coaches can make parents question whether youth sports are right for their children.