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USA Basketball recommends that an athlete should not specialize in basketball until the age of 14 at the EARLIEST. High School Fall sports include golf, soccer, football, field hockey, cross-country, and volleyball Below are some of the benefits of playing a fall sport:
- Having A Regular Schedule Is Helpful at the Start of the School Year: One of the most critical requirements of having a successful start to the school year is having a good routine and effectively managing time. Playing a fall sport will require attending practices and games. Many student-athletes find that having a set sports schedule helps them start the year on the right foot.
- Learning to Compete Is a GREAT Life Skill: No matter what sport a player chooses to play, there will always be competition. Competition for playing time. The need to improve each week. The competition of getting a personal best. The need to compete against many athletes you will see during the basketball season. Any time an athlete can compete at a high level will be excellent preparation for being on the free throw line down one in the final minutes of a basketball game.
- Opportunities to Developing Leadership Skills: Real leadership opportunities are presented in all high school sports. Being elected captain, being a leader as an underclassman, leading the team in conditioning, being the most improved player, and being the 1st to practice are examples of skills that can be transferred to basketball.
- College Coaches Like Multi-Sport Athletes: College coaches often prefer to have athletes who competed in multi-sports. The athletes develop multiple skills and are more likely to be able to learn new positions and systems. The experiences of being in many different athletic situations are also viewed positively.
- Athletes who Play Multi-Sports Are Less Likely to Be Injured: Studies have shown that playing multiple sports makes an athlete less likely to be injured. Being healthy is the priority and playing more than one sport reduces the chance of injury.
- Extended Time Away from the Primary Sport is Strongly Encouraged: Doctors recommend that players take one rest day a week and at least one extended break from a sport. There are physical and mental benefits. Players will also be less likely to burnout and loss their passion for a sport.
- Playing for Different Coaches Makes a Player More Coachable: There are so many great coaches in so many different sports. Being around a passionate individual who is prepared and willing to help young athletes grow is priceless. A player will be exposed to different philosophies, training, drills, and forms of motivation. A player might also make a special connection with a coach that will have a positive impact on personal development.
- Athletes Can Learn to Be A Better Teammate: Athletes who play multiple sports will most likely have different roles on each team. Being a starter and all-star in one sport, while being a role player on another team will give a player a better understanding of what is required of being a good teammate. New perspectives will hopefully help a player understand the importance of team chemistry, the need to make sacrifices for the team, and how a season can be filled with highs and lows.
Hopefully, if a player is on the fence, this information has been helpful