Fitness, gamesmanship, discipline and motivation – these are what a kid needs to succeed in any sport. For parents, having a kid competing in sports is a great source of pride. However, it also requires serious commitment (time, finances, nerves of steel) and the acknowledgment that the chances of reaching world standard is a long, difficult journey and only a few succeed. So, succeeding at a school, club or state level can sometimes be good enough!
Best sports clubs for kids
Check out these sports clubs where the training is tough and competing is the end game
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