School sports are the foundation for creating athletic champions.

Abstract

The path to creating a champion begins with the early detection of talent, even before an individual enters school. School, in addition to being an educational and formative space, can also be a field for discovering and selecting athletic talents and developing their physical abilities and skills. This implies a social responsibility within the family and the educational system to monitor, guide, and mentor, as a champion needs a network of relationships from the very beginning. Many countries around the world are keen to develop programs for discovering athletic talent in schools and then work to support and nurture it through coaches and experts in the field of sports. Professor Owen Call points out that athletic talent can be discovered at an early age, and if the school provides a fertile environment for its development, there are many factors that encourage the nurturing of this talent. Due to its importance, many independent institutions, organizations, and sports clubs have entered the field of investing in these talents, considering that they will represent clubs and national teams in competitive sporting events.