Volleyball is a special sport that offers a variety of benefits for kids beyond just physical activity. It's a fun and exciting game that promotes teamwork, improves communication, and builds confidence. In this blog, we will explore some of the many benefits that playing volleyball can offer your child!
Promotes Teamwork and Cooperation
There are a variety of life skills that your child can learn through participating in sports. One of the best skills that volleyball can teach your child is how to successfully work within a team learn how to cooperate. With six people being on a team in volleyball and having to work within their small space, no one player can take control and dominate the game. To win, players must work together to become aware of each other and learn how to function as individuals who are a part of a single entity. Volleyball helps children develop these skills that will be useful in all other areas of their lives.
Improves Communication Skills
Volleyball is a sport that requires constant communication. Unlike other team sports, the entire team is playing on one side of a court and is fairly confined to specific zones. This means that movement on the court has to be very deliberate. Being a successful volleyball player and teammate requires a lot of deliberate communication with your team. Playing volleyball helps instill the confidence kids and teenagers need to feel empowered in their thoughts and decisions. The fast pace of the game forces players to make quick calls and communicate those quickly. This aids in helping teach players how to be confident in their ability to effectively communicate.
Builds Confidence and Self-esteem
Successes and failures on the court can have a profound impact on a child's self-esteem. Winning a game, having a great serve, or saving a rogue ball boosts confidence and instills a sense of accomplishment. Even setbacks and losses provide valuable learning opportunities, teaching resilience and perseverance. Exposure to loss and failure is important for kids to prevent developing a crippling fear of failure that can lead to lower self-esteem. Through volleyball, players learn to set goals, work hard, and believe in themselves, laying the groundwork for future success in all areas of life.
Fosters Sportsmanship and Fair Play
Volleyball teaches kids the importance of sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for others. They learn to win with humility and lose with grace, to respect the rules of the game, and to treat opponents, coaches, and officials with dignity and respect. These values are fundamental to the spirit of sportsmanship and are essential for creating a positive and inclusive sports environment. By participating in volleyball, kids develop character, integrity, and a sense of fair play that will serve them well both on and off the court.
Where Can I Find A Youth Volleyball Program Near Me?
The Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County hosts a Volleyball Skills Program multiple times throughout the year! Our program is open to players aged 9 through 14 and is co-ed. Our volleyball program is a six-week skills enhancement program that helps players learn and hone their foundational skills. If you’re interested in learning more about our volleyball program or any of the other leagues and programs we offer, get in touch with us!