2-4-1 follows the principles of the American Development Model (ADM) and Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD). We are the premier Sport Sampling program in the North America and are focused on fostering Physical Literacy in young athletes.
Over the past generation opportunities for kids to go outside and play unstructured sports has nearly vanished. Well-meaning youth sports programs have become increasingly specialized and too often feel more like work than play. Programs are often hyper-instructive, dependent on adults to organize and lead, leaving little opportunity for kids to use their creativity and imagination. Sport sampling is the perfect solution, because it puts play back into sports. When kids sample new sports they learn how the skills of one sport transfers to another. But that’s not all, sport sampling develops confidence, builds friendships and creates the likelihood that this generation will be active for the rest of their lives. Giving kids both choice and voice in the sports they participate in, increases the probability that they will “own” and experience joy in a variety of sports. Life’s 2 Short 4 Just 1 Sport™ has become the mantra for sport sampling advocates across the country.
Click HERE to learn more about National Sport Sampling Day celebrated around the United States on August 29th - the 241st day of the year. We are happy to say - that is not a coincidence!