Buzzer beater shots, last second goals, game winning aces: these are the moments each high school athlete lives for. The thrill of winning and accomplishing a team goal is what makes high school sports an experience one will never forget. Many teenagers participate in sports or extra curricular activities in high school to pursue their passions outside of the academic field. For most, high school sports are beneficial to one 's character while maturing into an adult. High school sports not only keep one in physical shape, but they also help develop the importance of time management, interacting and communicating with fellow teammates, and, above all, supporting one 's high school. High school sports provide an array of opportunities for students
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Many of my best friends have been made from playing sports. During the season, many new friendships are made because of the amount of time spent together. Outside of high school sports, there are club teams where the athlete makes new friends. Another aspect of playing sports in high school is the element of communication between teammates and coaches. The character qualities of discipline, hard work, and communication are all developed through playing sports. The character quality of discipline is learned through time management and organization of the athlete 's schedule. Hard work is a necessary mentality to have when practicing and playing games. This quality can be carried out in academics and other aspects of life. Lastly, the importance of communication between teammates and coaches is learned throughout the season. Coaches expect athletes to have these qualities while playing on the team. Out of these three qualities, I find that communication proves to be the most important. I have played sports since second grade and the aspect of communicating with each other determines the outcome of the season. There will be conflicts on the team and the way these problems will be resolved is through communication. One quickly learns the importance of putting others first and respecting the decisions one 's coach makes. In my experience, I have learned many important character
Many of my best friends have been made from playing sports. During the season, many new friendships are made because of the amount of time spent together. Outside of high school sports, there are club teams where the athlete makes new friends. Another aspect of playing sports in high school is the element of communication between teammates and coaches. The character qualities of discipline, hard work, and communication are all developed through playing sports. The character quality of discipline is learned through time management and organization of the athlete 's schedule. Hard work is a necessary mentality to have when practicing and playing games. This quality can be carried out in academics and other aspects of life. Lastly, the importance of communication between teammates and coaches is learned throughout the season. Coaches expect athletes to have these qualities while playing on the team. Out of these three qualities, I find that communication proves to be the most important. I have played sports since second grade and the aspect of communicating with each other determines the outcome of the season. There will be conflicts on the team and the way these problems will be resolved is through communication. One quickly learns the importance of putting others first and respecting the decisions one 's coach makes. In my experience, I have learned many important character