ABOUT US
Our Mission
At Fundamental Youth Sports, our mission is simple: bring the joy back to childhood sports while helping kids grow into confident, well-rounded athletes.
Too many young athletes today are pushed into early specialization — focusing on just one sport year-round. This trend increases the risk of burnout, overuse injuries, and lost enthusiasm for play. Instead of fun, many children feel pressure, scheduled overload, and stress.
We do things differently.
Top Coaches Want Well-Rounded Athletes
Across the country, elite coaches consistently speak out against early single-sport specialization.
Longtime UCLA baseball head coach John Savage, whose team won the 2013 College World Series, puts it plainly:
“If I have the choice between the best dang baseball player in the country and a mediocre baseball player who also plays basketball and football, I’ll take the tri-sport athlete any day. The best advice I can give to a young ballplayer who knows at a young age that the only chance at development is to focus on one sport is this: DON’T. Getting better at baseball isn’t the most important thing. Spread out your energy. Learn to shoot a three-pointer or how to do the breaststroke. That’s what colleges are really looking for.”
Legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban, a seven-time national champion, echoes that same belief:
“I kind of hate it when (athletes) specialize in one thing early on and do it year-round. Sooner or later, you’re going to get burned out. I always ask (recruits), ‘What else do you play?’ I want to know if they’re a competitor or not.”
This philosophy shows up at the highest level of competition—quarterbacks Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen were all three-sport athletes in high school.
WHY PARENTS CHOOSE FYS
We focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and joy — not drills, perfection and pressure. When kids are having fun, they stay active longer and build a genuine love for sports.
Multi-Sport Experiences Build Better Athletes
Playing multiple sports helps children develop:
Broad athletic skills like coordination, speed, and agility
Stronger movement patterns and lower risk of repetitive injuries
Resilience, confidence, and adaptability on and off the field
Experts agree that sampling a variety of sports — rather than specializing too early — promotes healthier growth, both physically and mentally.
Sports are more than games — they’re a chance to learn:
Teamwork and cooperation
Fair competition and good sportsmanship
How to handle wins and losses
Confidence, discipline, and leadership
These skills support success in school, friendships, and life far beyond just sports and athletics.