“Youth sports are not only about building better athletes. They are about building young people who know how to work hard, handle disappointment, celebrate others, support a team, and keep going.” ~Dr. Catherine V. Addor We often measure youth sports by scores, placements, trophies, titles, and advancement. We ask who won, who qualified, who made the team, and who earned the highest score. Those things matter. Young athletes should be encouraged to set goals, work hard, compe