I think I get what he means, though, even if the idea is preposterous. Competition is great, but there's a difference between kids one upping each other in a backyard game of two on two, and playing for the pee week league championship. In particular, the emphasis on organized team sports too early runs the risk of stifling a young athlete's individual exploration of his own abilities. That doesn't mean team sports are bad, just that kids need space to grow on their own.