According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, seventy-three percent of parents believe that sports benefit their
child's mental health, and research supports this belief. Additionally,
eighty-eight percent of parents recognize the physical health benefits of
sports participation. Engaging in sports is an invaluable way for youth to
obtain the physical activity necessary to remain fit and healthy.
**Economic and Community Impact**
The advantages of youth sports extend beyond the playing
field and impact the wider community. Involvement in sports and physical
activities can lead to significant benefits, including:
- A reduction in direct, indirect, and personal healthcare
costs, estimated to be up to $28 billion per year.
- A stronger long-term labor market.
Seventy-three percent of adults who currently engage in
sports participated in athletic activities during their youth. This early
involvement encourages a lifelong habit of physical activity that is beneficial
Moreover, over fifty percent of adults involved in sports
believe that participation helps reduce stress and enhances mental health.
Fifty-five percent of parents think that sports will provide academic
advantages for their children and improve their future career prospects.
Additionally, eighty percent of parents believe that sports teach valuable
lessons in discipline, dedication, and teamwork.
Overall, participation in sports is an effective way for
youth to achieve physical fitness and develop crucial life skills.
Greg Walls is the Owner and CEO of Performance Experience.
His current role involves overseeing the company’s expansion into emerging
markets. In his previous position as a Master Trainer and Performance Coach, he
maximized competitive opportunities for thousands of athletes across various
sports and assisted over 200 students in obtaining college scholarships. As a
thought leader, Greg has led management training sessions for executives at
organizations such as Aflac, AT&T, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America,
Texas Trust Credit Union, and Crimson Building Company. Under his leadership,
Performance Experience has received several accolades, including the 360
Magazine Top 100 Small Business Award, the Mindbody Bold Fitness Innovation
Award, and the Mid-Cities Personal Training Company Award.
Greg holds a bachelor's degree in Education from Texas
Christian University and possesses more than 30 certifications as a Master
Trainer and Performance Coach. He has coached college football at both the
Division I and Division II levels and has been a trusted advisor to college
coaches for the past 19 years. As an All-Conference Cornerback, Greg
understands what it takes to prepare for and perform in sports with excellence.
He believes that athletics can serve as an exceptional training ground for developing
responsibility, especially when coaches hold their athletes accountable for the
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