How would you feel if you worked hard all season and went to every game and practice and you got the same trophy as the kid who sat bench all season? Not so good right? This is why youth athletes should not receive trophies. Trophies should be earned. On the other hand some coaches believe it is worth the extra money to put a smile on a kids face , but the extra money could be used to go to more important things , Therefore , participation trophies are not necessary. Youth athletes should not receive trophies for just participating. Youth athletes need to learn to work hard for things and not have them handed to them. Going into the season , The kids may slack off and not do there best because either way they will end up getting
