One moment you're using all strength and muscle of energy you have, and using your body to what you think are making them stronger. On the inside though, you’re only breaking them. “Don't get inside your head, this is easy.” I told myself before I stepped onto the mat. Competitive cheerleading is one of the most active sports and uses every part of your body and strength to flip yourself around, or throw somebody in the air. You use your mind to create confidence in what you’re doing until the day comes and everything changes. “Sweetheart, what hurts, what's wrong.” I landed on my neck. I couldn't help but only think of the worst at that moment, The Summit, it's the biggest cheer competition is the word. I felt numb and I didn't know what to say but the sobs leaking out of me. You feel like you let your team down. You’re apart of this routine and you have you’re own job. But injury, serious injuries can end your life, or take what you love away from you.
Sports teams are not beneficial because of safety issues, high cost, and time management. Sprains and strains, fractures, contusions, abrasions, and concussions can all be caused …show more content…
With competitive teams you might have 2-3 hours of practice 2 to 3 times a week. School work builds up over night when you are always at practice. Chances are, towards the end of the week, skipping school adds to more homework because of out of town tournaments weekend. Even with off-season practices is filled with strengthening and conditions and no time off. Coming from Lucie Westminster from National Center for Sports Safety, “Practices, travel to and from competitions and the event themselves all take time away from children's daily activities. While exercise is important, these activities should not take away from sleep, meals or school” (1). This causes high stress level, and being sleep deprived interferes with performing and focus levels in the game or
Sports teams are not beneficial because of safety issues, high cost, and time management. Sprains and strains, fractures, contusions, abrasions, and concussions can all be caused …show more content…
With competitive teams you might have 2-3 hours of practice 2 to 3 times a week. School work builds up over night when you are always at practice. Chances are, towards the end of the week, skipping school adds to more homework because of out of town tournaments weekend. Even with off-season practices is filled with strengthening and conditions and no time off. Coming from Lucie Westminster from National Center for Sports Safety, “Practices, travel to and from competitions and the event themselves all take time away from children's daily activities. While exercise is important, these activities should not take away from sleep, meals or school” (1). This causes high stress level, and being sleep deprived interferes with performing and focus levels in the game or