I’m fortunate. My youngest, a boy, is a complete sports nut and a current D1 athlete himself. He didn’t choose Utah because it didn’t check enough boxes and he had a better relationship with other coaches, but he’s a Utah guy through and through and loves going to almost anything Utah related when he’s in town during breaks. My daughters are less involved although one was also a D1 athlete, but again, not at Utah. She did get her graduate degree from Utah though and enjoys some of the sports, namely football, softball and some women’s basketball and soccer. The other girl just isn’t into it. She’s a Utah girl, most would say a girly-girl, but, isn’t a Utah sports nut. Seems to love hockey though.
Growing up, they hardly did anything inside. Almost no inside toys and rarely a video game. We’d kick them out of the house and tell them to go find something outside to do, which they now appreciate. They were all involved in competitive sports starting young — whenever they showed an interest, usually around 7 or 8 years old.
My son will definitely continue the tradition. One daughter will likely continue it especially when she finds a husband to go with. The other daughter — unlikely, unless she finds a husband that finds it really important.
My wife beats us all. She’ll go to everything with or without me.
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