InterSoccer discount on courses available

: Published: 24 November 2024

We heard from Steve Long, director of InterSoccer, about the Black Friday discount running through 1 December 2024 and thought our readers might be interested in taking advantage of this. We asked Steve to give us a bit more information about what sports can do to help a child develop.

What advantages do children get from playing sports?
Playing sports, football in particular, offers Boys & Girls a range of developmental, physical, and social benefits:

Fitness & Health
Improved Fitness as well as also helping children develop better coordination and balance.
Motor Skills: Playing Football improves both gross and fine motor skills, as it requires running, kicking, dribbling, and quick decision-making.
Healthier Lifestyle: Regular physical activity can help prevent childhood obesity and related health issues like diabetes.
Mental, Social & Life Skills
Focus and Discipline: Football requires concentration and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Problem-Solving and Strategy: Football allows Children to learn to assess situations, think quickly, and plan their next moves
Positive Moods: Football is great for reducing anxiety and stress
Teamwork: Football is a team sport, teaching children the importance of working together, communicating, and supporting each other
Friendship: Being part of a team allows children to build friendships, feel a sense of belonging, and develop social skills
Self-Confidence: Playing sports helps children feel a sense of achievement, whether it’s mastering a new skill, scoring a goal, or contributing to their team's success.
Leadership and Responsibility: Playing football often provides opportunities for children to take on leadership roles, whether captaining a team,being a reliable teammate.
Respect & Fairplay: Football involves following rules, respecting coaches and teammates, which reinforces discipline and respect.