I am a SPORTS FANATIC, but I do see one big problem---Very young children being "burned out" before they get to the age to really be dedicated on their own. Example: my young daughters (7 and 8) play basketball, soccer, and softball- each in its season. At softball practise the other day, one little girl wasn't at practice. She had AAU basketball practice. Nothing wrong with that except that she is also playing indoor soccer and will also be playing on a travel softball team. The child is involved in 4 sports at the same time, she has to keep school work up, and she is only 8 years old. Now, before I'm told to mind my own business, that her parents know best, let me say that I totally agree. It is entirely their call. I'm only wondering if the child will not get to the point that she doesn't like ANY of the sports. Maybe not, but personally I think that a child that young shouldn't be overloaded. Expose them to different sports, yes, let them determine which is the real focus they want to pursue, and then work hard toward that goal.
In my position I see so many young kids burned out early, I can't help but worry about that.