1. Growth
   1. increased skills
   2. increased physical ability
   3. increased mental sharpness
2. Family goals
   1. Influenced by resources
      1. Club sports
      2. Recreational sports
   2. Parents living vicariously though child
   3. Children try to live up to parent's expectations
3. Competition
   1. Work hard to succeed
   2. Want to be the best
4. Friends
   1. Peer Influence
      1. Play because friends do not
      2. Play because friends do
   2. Sports encourage new friendships
5. Personality
   1. Children open up while playing sports
   2. Become more talkative and outgoing