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Playing soccer promotes the healthy development of the whole child:

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Soccer is very active and aerobic, since the play is continuous (no time-outs)
The free-flowing play challenges kids to think on-the-go, be decisive, and learn by trial and error
Soccer is a player's game (not a coach's), so everyone on the field has to solve problems, create opportunities and cooperate
Playing soccer fosters inner resources like concentration, patience, self-discipline, persistence, courage, flexibility and resilience
Because of its world-wide appeal, soccer creates bridges between youths from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Youngsters of varied sizes and shapes can do equally well at soccer
And (important for after-school programming) the fun is contagious, for the basic game is so simple that even beginners can join right in as soon as the rules are explained.

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I liked the thrill of the competition, how you have to strive to make a goal, make an effort of not giving up on the ball, game, teammates, coach and yourself.