Competition Sports

This week i read an article about completion sports taking over society of youth. Is this a bad thing? I believe that, as a person who plays competitive basketball year round, that sports are amazing for kids. Where I grew up,  the neighborhood wasn't a great one. As an alternative for being involved in gangs, violence, etc., people played sports. We would have practice twice a week which would also help people stay out of trouble. Without basketball I am not too sure where I would be today. I have been playing on a competitive team since I was 7 years old and the past 9 years have been great! I have had so many opportunities, made some great friends that I still talk to today, and can even get scholarships for playing in college! Being part of a comp. team is a great environment to be around!!!