These five things not only benefit a young athlete while he is in competition, but as he/she goes through life. Sports as a whole have greatly shaped me into the person I am today and I wouldn’t want to change it at all. Sports have gave me a great boost in life as they have shown me how to work for everything you want and not wait for what you want to come to you. Sports have also given me the greatest group of friends I could ask for as I know that they will be around if I ever need anything. Some may argue that children should not be involved in sports because of the brain injuries that come with it, but I think that the overall risk for brain injury is slim when an athlete is put into the proper situation with the proper equipment. In closing youth sports are necessities in today’s world as it keeps kids active, off the streets and learning the right ways to approach