Top Ten Benefits of Playing Softball with the LGSGSA

Top 10 Benefits of Playing Softball

The benefits are almost too numerous to detail here, but for families new to the game or working to balance a myriad of activities as well as school, we have created a concise list of the highlights associated with playing girls fastpitch softball in the LGSGSA.  Welcome to a new season of softball everyone!

10.  Players share in a culture that emphasizes pride and team spirit, building friendships with other kids from nearly a dozen area schools.  

9.    Players improve and enhance a wide range of physical attributes including balance, coordination, strength, and stamina.

8.    Players learn numerous team based skills including sportsmanship, cooperation, organization, and responsibility.

7.    Players gain a working knowledge of all game fundamentals including rules and experience at each position.

6.    Players build positive habits associated with good health including proper nutrition and physical fitness.

5.    Players engage in a popular life sport, a game that can be played and enjoyed for years to come with family, friends, and colleagues.

4.    Players families meet and advance our community, forming social networks for activities, school, and professional life.

3.    Players participating in youth sports live longer, have fewer health issues, avoid substance abuse, and are more likely to attend college.

2.    Players gain confidence, determination, and self-esteem, becoming successful leaders and team builders in all that they do.

1.    Players have fun and learn to compete, understanding the challenges and responsibilities of both victory and defeat.

All these tremendous benefits and we didn't even mention the fantastic uniforms, painting the windows of your car, cool league yearbook, joy of seeing your coach all wet in the dunk tank on softball appreciation day, riding on the holiday parade float, spirited practice sessions and games, professionally taught skills clinics sponsored by the league, and many many more.  Oh, and there's MAGIC inside too!  Play Ball...