DE Sports Administration: Sports at a High School versus College Level

Sports at a High School versus College Level

Although the decision may be currently bias, because of the strong unity and support exerted by the 300 Club at ______________ Senior High, the most favored level of sports would be the high school category. Joining into ones high school sports teams as either a player or audience has many benefits such as building support for one’s school. It can also create opportunities for students applying for college, and promote a healthier lifestyle. High school sports would be easier to associate oneself with if wanting to have more chances to be physically active with the teams. First, there is no better way to encourage school spirit than to cheer on the events and sports team a school has. Every single time a member or student of a school goes to support its team in a game; it brings a sense of care and encouragement for the players. For example, for the past month some dedicated members have been going to football and volleyball games from Southridge Senior High. Although, not all the game have been won by them, the audiences and classmates presence helped the players on the team give their extra efforts. Support by our classmates bond the school together but it one thing we often take for granted. It helps the members deal with and overcome the challenges you may face along your path to change. This can be seen more on the high school level of sports because of less population of students, everyone basically knows each other. When the team loses the game, so does the supporters. When they win, so do the supporters. This is more valuable in high school level sports however because people know each other one on one. Continuing, students who join sports in high school and can perform really well during games may get accepted into colleges for that sport. Another chance into getting into college, for something one loves to do. For colleges to see and in general in high school, sports show how well rounded ones character. It develops skills based on teamwork and teaches people at a young age to set/achieve goals and preserve through hardships. High school sports especially help if one is applying for a college athletic scholarship like the NCAA. Furthermore, being active in a sport or taking part of the activities and games helps promote a healthier lifestyle. This is especially needed during stressful times of high school where one may sometimes be limited to activities because the guidance of parents. Teens who play sports engage an early habit to exercise which increases the chances they will continue through adulthood. In addition, most high schools require students to have certain grades in order to be in part of a sport so participation encourages good grades. In addition, I also believe the level of high school sports is easier to engage into because when being selected, it is amongst a lower population of students. When being chosen to be in the soccer or volleyball team, one is compared to 3,000 students versus in college one might be trying out against 15,000. Also if one enjoys sports, they can get to know members in a school of a smaller population than a larger campus.