Young athletes today might not be elite athletes (yet), but they love to play sports. But today, they might feel like nobodies, with big dreams of being somebodies. POWERADE believes that with the right motivation these everyday athletes can realize their potential and one day be the athletes that they look up to. POWERADE is celebrating this potential in the “Just A Kid” campaign. We want to hear about how you support young athletes and the story behind what helped him or her reach their full potential.
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One lucky commenter (or Tweeter) will be chosen at random to receive a $100 Walmart gift card and a customized “Just a Kid” T-Shirt. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Enter through March 31, 2016. Winner will be chosen randomly by April 5, 2016 and notified by email.
Our son has been playing ice hockey for five years. We've been to just about every ice rink in southern California and some in northern as well. We support him because he loves it and it's his goal to play hockey in college.
Both my nieces played softball and it taught them team work and leadership. We supported them by going to their games and cheering them on.
I support them by attending games and cheering for them
My son who has autisum plays for Special Olympics in Blair County PA. He was self taught when he was asked to play and 2 players on the team at the time (still there) helped him out they took him to play pick up games and also to play so they could teach him, he now does this with other kids, both on the team and off he is looking to take the classes so he can become a coach for the team or so he can start a nother team for our county. so he can give back.
It gives them something to feel proud for.
My son is a late bloomer and is much smaller than other boys his age. He looked up to his brother who was a varsity wrestler and decided to give wrestling a try. Since in wrestling, you pair off by weight, he was always matched with kids similar in size and thus, was able to develop his athletic ability. His confidence and athleticism have gone up exponentially!
My son has Aspergers and has recently become the goalie of his soccer team. He went from the kid who thought no one likes him to a crucial part of the team dynamics, and it has increased his overall confidence as well.
My son played soccer and football from a very young age which kept him too busy for drugs, alcohol and girls!
I support my local athlete by attending games and donating to fundraisers.
My son has special needs and has really learned how to be more social with peers because of his special needs baseball team!
My son, who has CP, works so hard and has a competitive edge to always do his best - I am so proud of him. We take him to PT every week and he participates with his peers in PE.
my kids play baseball...they love playing and it keeps them fit and healthy
My son learned about good sportsmanship from winning and losing in baseball.
My niece and nephew are very active in sports. It has helped to shape them into well-rounded, tolerant kids who are able to learn the lessons of teamwork and that you don't always win.
My son has made so many great friends through sports and our family has met so many great families through sports also. Playing sports has taught my son about teamwork, fun, working hard, doing your best, and being a friend.