Being a collegiate athlete will increases the chances of being successful after college. There are so many doors that will open for an athlete that takes care of his/her business. They will be exposed to people of all different cultures, they have an amazing financial opportunity, then also they have to pass to play which is extra motivation that an average student might not have.…
Sports teach kids discipline which will help them with many obstacles in the long run. Michael Jordan once said, “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games, missed the game winning shot 26 times. I’ve failed over and over again in my life. That is why I succeed”(Three Life Skills). Sports teaches kids to never give up whether its in sports, school, or their social lives. This is the type of work ethic that will propel kids into a successful and productive adult life(Three life Skills). “Another skill that sports can teach is discipline. Discipline involves an individual's effort and willingness to put in time to the team. This vital skill involves focus and sacrifices. This skill learned in sports will help a child follow through with their commitments later in life” (Liberman). Sports also teach you how to respect yourself and others including coaches which will translate into your adult life when you have to respect a boss or a co-worker.…
Being in sport gives you multiple skills needed for life.You lose games you win games but all of those experiences you learn from learn better sportsmanship and even build better friendships.…
Some may argue that sports play an important role in teaching life lessons to athletes. Yes, you can learn valuable things through sports, but you can take on even better traits through school and teamwork activities in the classroom without the problems that athletics comes with, like injuries and pressure. School comes before athletics and some athletes think athletics are more important than school, so eliminating sports will help these students learn valuable life lessons through school and activities in the classroom with other students.…
Lastly, sports can be good if you are playing to support your school. Winning is important and every school wants to be known as the school that wins. You could be playing to help your team to win for the first time. Also if your really good and you play school sports people could recognize you and offer a scholarship.…
Football has helped me prepare for my goal and has taught lessons that can benefit me in the future. This sport has taught me that in order to be victorious, teamwork is required. My junior year my team went 1-9, because we were playing like a bunch of individuals rather than a unit. That season made the team realize that in order to be a playoff team, we must all be on the same page, trust each other, be trustworthy, and never settle for anything less but success. With this mindset, my team has been able to come together as a unit, and we as of now, we have become a playoff team. Football…
School sports programs teach athletes how to work as a team, athletics teach students how much dedication it will take to play a sport. School-funded sports teach the importance of teamwork and confidence. “More common, however, is that school athletics teach high school students morals and teamwork that are extremely beneficial in the “real world.” In being part of a team that goes through the same obstacles and challenges…
Playing the sport of football teaches athletes team work. Athletes learn how to get along with their teammates. For example, let's say you play offensive line, you have to be able to talk to your teammates so you know who to block. Teamwork makes kids feel better about themselves, they have others to help them out. Also, teamwork can help you in the classroom, if you have a friends in the class that is on your football team you won't be scared to ask for help. If your coach puts you in at a position on the team you can work with the other players that are in to figure out what routes to run, where to go, who to block. I believe that football you with your teamwork which improves social skills.…
Participating in an organized sport teaches dedication. No matter if you fail at something don’t give up just keep trying. Showing dedication helps you improve in all areas that arise when playing a sport. When I was in high school, I was involved in softball. We would get out on that In my experience, participation in an organized sports teach valuable lessons. I learned several lessons from being involved in softball it helped be become the young person I am today. Many of these valuable lessons have helped me to work hard in college and the work…
High school sports build strong leaders and plants the seed for the student to want to success in their future. When the student is involved in a High school sport, the student learns from the success of the team. The team as a whole can be dangerous to the component. The team has power to overwork the opponent to the core. When a student is involved with a team, they have the ability to do great things. Motor Skills, strategic thinking, and even math skills are learned by playing sports. Students develop strategic thinking as they figure out plays and the best way to get around a player or score a goal. Math skills are used as they calculate scores and…
Sports provide the courage, discipline, and experience needed so that you may not only get that job, but exceed in it. In High School you are a child, soon after you are an adult; you can enjoy your years as a child, or go straight to being an adult. But, more than 50% of the adults that I know of, regret that they didn’t do more with their lives as children. Sports are your opportunity to branch out and enjoy life, while getting the proper experience needed to get the job of your dreams.…
From tennis to wrestling, sports have given me a reason to do well in school, teaching me how to deal with the struggles of life and ways to overcome them. Sports have shown me that with devotion and a diligent work ethic, there is not an excuse for why something did not happen, but why something did. I approach every aspect of life with grit for excellence as it has impacted my life in sports. This additional quality allows me to lead a task and exceed expectations through intrinsic motivation.…
Playing sports teaches you how to lead, but at the same time be a team player for the overall good of the team. I have struggled with that at times because everyone wants to score that final point. Sports is teaching me discipline, commitment, leadership, teamwork, and working towards an…
Sports are an incentive for students. You have to have good grades to play; so, if you are on the team you have something to motivate you to keep up your grades. Not only grades, but your attitude. If you have a bad attitude in class, your teacher could tell your coach, and you could be done for a game or two. That is a good rule for me, because it makes me control myself. I love being an athlete, because I’ve learned that there is so much you have to learn to be a real athlete.…
In conclusion, achieving performance in sport has both advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, sport may be a gainful occupation if you are ready to make some…