Four years has passed and it's the Olympics once again. If you have hopes of your kid becoming the next Olympic superstar, choosing the right sports is the first step.
There are tons of factors to consider, especially that you would be shedding lots of money to see your kid represent the United States in the global arena. Time lists four of the things parents should look at in choosing the right sports for their kid to engage in. Prepare money because you're going to need loads of it.
Time notes that this list is for those whose physical bodies aren't genetically structured to become Olympians. Nothing beats genetics, according to Time, but parents can plan well where to put their kids in order for them to excel despite the lack of physicality.
Travel Or Space Locations
This is the truth. If you pay more money, your kid gets higher chances of being drafted to the lineup of any sports national competing team. Traveling would involve a lot of cash and sports that are expensive narrow down the competition in that field to a few numbers. Choosing these kinds of sports can make your investment count as long as your kid doesn't put the money to waste.
Expensive Equipment And Coaches
Again, money is a key factor. If the sport involves use of expensive equipment and need for coaches, there would be less kids signing up for it which accounts for less competition. Horse riding and car racing are some of the expensive sports.
Technique Over Physiology
There would always be sports not fit for your kid's body. So if he/she isn't exactly the Olympian type born for swimming or running, rowing or gymnastics, the best course of action is to choose sports that won't require a specific physical frame. An example from Time is tennis of which the players only need to be hardworking and strategic.
Lack Of Popularity
If the game is unpopular, there are higher chances that your kid might take home an Olympic gold medal. Fewer people equate to less competition, as per Time.
Another option is for your kid to represent a different country that is weak in a certain sport. This increases the kids chances of being drafted and getting the chance to play at the Olympics.
Here is a BBC quick test to determine what sport your kid is born for and what he/she is not made for. It has thirteen questions that may probably help with your decision on what sport will be best for your kid to get the opportunity of a lifetime and play at the Olympics someday.
As per The Fiscal Times, shooting falls as the expensive sport with costs amounting to an approximate of $700,000 to $1.5 million. Following at an estimated 500,000-dollar cost is sailing. Equestrian, archery, swimming, fencing and gymnastics are other expensive sports that majority of the expenses come from miscellaneous fees such as costs of uniform, equipment, maintenance, trainer and travel fees.
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