What is Move On?

The goal of Move On is to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle for kids by connecting families with resources already available in their community. It includes:

A complete listing of local youth sports opportunities.

A listing of local parks and trails with activities offered at each.

A complete local Fitness Directory and other Community Resources.

Why Move On?

The obesity epidemic is rampant.  More than half of the population is overweight, one in three is considered obese and it is projected to get worse.  The next generation of children is not expected to outlive their parents.  The statistics are grim.  It’s time for a change and that change needs to start now.

Participating in sports and activities can have a healthy developmental impact on children by:

Giving them something to do and a group to belong to that shares the same goals and interests.

Promoting cooperative play, teamwork and good sportsmanship by focusing on the team as a whole as opposed to the egocentric view children often have.

Developing coordination when they practice large and fine motor skills, strategic thinking when coordinating plays and math skills to calculate scores and stats.

Building self-esteem through the practice, patience and persistence of mastering a skill and making significant achievements.

Developing discipline and leadership skills by setting goals and working hard to achieve them.

Helping children develop communication skills that will enable them to get along with others including peers, family members, teachers and coaches.

Instilling a life long love of physical activity by establishing a correlation between sports and fun.

Outcomes of Active Kids:

Physical activity is one of the most impactful and inexpensive ways to improve health,  reduce obesity rates, and relieve stress and depression.

Tips to Make the Experience Positive to Retain Your Athlete:

Pick a sport or activity that appeals to the child.  Team sports can be a good fit for outgoing, more aggressive personalities, where as other children may prefer individual endeavors and working hard to beat a personal best.  If it isn't enjoyable for the child, try something else.

Set realistic goals and have a plan for how those goals will be achieved.  

Choose leagues, coaches and teams that align with the outcomes you desire.  For example: non-competitive and rec leagues will focus more time on skill building and having fun, traveling and competitive teams will focus more on winning games.

Separate the parent's dreams and expectations for the child's dreams and expectations.

Get Up,

Get Focused,

MOVE ON!