Learning to play a sport is a valuable experience that offers short and long-term rewards such as building physical health, emotional strength, social skills, and self-confidence. Yet it's often much more complex than just understanding the rules of how to play or practicing certain physical skills related to the sport. Even at a young age, athletes must navigate relationships with teammates, opponents, coaches, and more. 101 THINGS EVERY YOUNG ATHLETE SHOULD KNOW was designed as a guide for youth, but any athlete, playing any sport at any age can find helpful advice within its pages.In this book, you'll learn: How to prevent injuries and improve your performance.All about taking care of your body and nutrition.How to prevent burnout.How to set and meet goals.All about sportsmanship.And so much more!No matter where you are on your athletic journey or how far you expect to go, it's important to realize that playing a sport is an investment in yourself for both the present and the future. Being an athlete is a unique opportunity to learn about your personal potential for growth and create memories that will last a lifetime. In addition, participating in sports offers young athletes the chance to meet and befriend diverse groups of people, benefit from physical activity, and learn the value of teamwork and commitment.