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Youth Athlete Expectation Chart

What's Your Sports BMI?

You might be asking yourself “what is a Sports BMI”? It is the youth athlete’s equivalent to the weight chart in a doctor’s office. Do you want to know what expectations a youth athlete should have at each age in their sport’s journey? Then check out the Youth Athlete Expectation Chart below! Click on the appropriate bar based on the age range you want information for and a youth athlete pledge, overview, and video will pop-up. Enjoy and if you have any thoughts or comments, please fill out the information at the bottom of this webpage and hit “send your message”!

Youth Athlete Pledge Age 0-4

As a #COMPETITIONMATTERS! Athlete, I pledge to try my best, to show good sportsmanship, to learn from the game, and to have FUN every time I play!

Overview

This age group should be all about free play and introducing children to any kind of sports balls and equipment on a miniature level. Also, consider taking your child to sporting events and focus on having fun. For more information, click on the box labeled “video” on this page.

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Youth Athletes Age 0-4

Youth Athlete Pledge Age 5-7

As a #COMPETITIONMATTERS! Athlete, I pledge to try my best, to show good sportsmanship, to learn from the game, and to have FUN every time I play!

Overview

Children ages 5-7 may be ready to play organized sports for the first time. This is an age range to emphasize fun, exercise, learning, and trying your best at a sport. Let the kids enjoy playing and don’t worry about the results. For more on this age group, click on the box labeled “video” on this page.

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Youth Athletes Age 5-7

Youth Athlete Pledge Age 8-10

As a #COMPETITIONMATTERS! Athlete, I pledge to give my best effort in practice and games, to work on my skill development on my own, to learn from my sports participation, and to have FUN every time I play!

Overview

This age group may be the time some children begin playing on travel teams. Regardless of level of play, emphasis should still be on enjoyment and trying one’s best, while adding a focus on proper technique and skill development. For a deeper look at this age group, click on the box labeled “video” on this page.

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Youth Athletes Age 8-10

Youth Athlete Pledge Age 11-12

Overview

Ages 11-12 tend to be a transition time for youth athletes. This is an age range where a more competitive environment can be introduced and results can be a way to reinforce positive actions and to correct negative actions. For a closer look at this age group, click on the box labeled “video” on this page.

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Youth Athletes Age 11-12

Youth Athlete Pledge Age 13-14

As a #COMPETITIONMATTERS! Athlete, I pledge to give my maximum effort in all games, practices, and workouts, to be a supportive teammate, to respect my coaches and teachers, to learn and grow from my sports experiences, and to have FUN every time I play!

Overview

In many cases, ages 13-14 will be the first chance an athlete has to represent their school. Emphasis on “striving to win”, effort, and mental and physical preparation is introduced in a broader context at this age.For greater insights on this age group, click on the box labeled “video” on this page.

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Youth Athletes Age 13-14

Youth Athlete Pledge Age 15-18

As a #COMPETITIONMATTERS! Athlete, I pledge to give my maximum effort in all athletic related activities in order to honor my abilities, my teammates, my coaches, my supporters, my opponents, and the game of (insert sport). I pledge to use my athletic abilities and the opportunities they provide to make a positive impact in my school and in my community, and I pledge to have FUN while doing this!

Overview

Ages 15-18 bring the opportunity and the privilege to play high school sports. High school sports afford a youth athlete the chance to learn and grow in a highly competitive environment while accepting more responsibility and being accountable to a larger group of people. For a thorough analysis of this age group, click on the box labeled “video” on this page.

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Youth Athletes Age 15-18

Youth Athlete Expectation Chart

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