In a recent study, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revealed that approximately 30 to 50 million kids play youth sports on an annual basis. As the number of children playing sports continues to increase, so does the competitive nature that drives many sporting events. Whether children or teenagers are playing hockey, baseball, football or basketball, they need to be taught the importance of training correctly. Above all, however, they need to be encouraged to have fun enjoying their chosen sport.