"That said, there’s nothing like sports for building character, developing interpersonal skills and teaching leadership "
This is EXACTLY the point. Sports are one of 12 or 15 things a kid can do to build character, develop interpersonal skills and develop leadership. You’ve never met an Eagle Scout?
It’s this attitude which I think OP is ruminating on…why is it ONLY sports? I know kids with two left feet whose leadership, character, interpersonal skills and competence puts most adults to shame.
@fifteenfive…not loving your attitude.