Research by Michigan State University's Institute for the Study of Youth Sports found that kids in youth sports play to win and develop high levels of skill. A more recent study of youth football and basketball players in Connecticut verified these findings, and posits that no matter the age and sport, players cited winning as the primary reason for participating.

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While developing skills and winning are important aspects of youth sports, numerous studies, including those by Michigan State University's Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, have found that the primary reason kids participate in sports is for fun, followed by the desire to improve skills, be with friends, and experience the excitement of competition. Winning often ranks lower on their list of reasons for participation.