CNN.com - Toddler athletes a growing trend - June 7, 2002
Sunny Erlanger, mother of three-year-old Paige, says given the competition, starting at three is a necessity.
"I think you have an edge starting at three with all her friends starting at four and five," says Erlanger. "It seems that it's gotten so competitive in this area that you have to start them younger."
Erlanger says soccer is only Paige's second sport. Tennis is her first.
"We have her playing tennis every day now. She hits about 70 balls over the net. So maybe one day she'll be the next Venus or Serena, we're hoping."