There is no one right way to be an athlete and participate in sports. Instead of exclusionary teams focused on those who fit the bill of a “jock,” Crutcher develops an inclusionary team where any individual is welcome to participate, offering an example of a positive sports…
High school athletics have impacted every aspect of my life, including my overall perception of myself. Personally, my entire high school career has been dedicated to cheerleading. Participating in this sport all four years of high school has provided me with opportunities to meet new people and improved leadership skills. I have learned the value of team building, dedication, responsibility, and determination. As I look back on all of the hard work, sweat and tears left on the cheerleading mats, I also recognize those who gave up their time to help me and how that has led me to help others.…
Whether it was football, soccer, basketball, or baseball, I enjoyed coaching and interacting with the children. Through coaching, I found a way to give back to the community. I realized I could make a positive impact by combining my passion for sports and my ability to connect with youth athletes. To be an influential youth sports…
FCS Family and Consumer Science professionals purpose is to provide service to others. One of the main goals is to shape and provide a connection between families and their physical environment to help the improvement of family living. Family and Consumer Science provide leadership in shaping societal change. It is my desire to graduate and become a reliable educator that will help families meet their potential and thrive in society. I believe to be a successful family and consumer scientists there must be common core values in place.…
In Bill Simmons’ recent article entitled LeBron is Still Painting his Masterpiece, Simmons argues that LeBron James’ legacy is far from its inevitable twilight. He compares James’ past and present obstacles to those of other legendary athletes, such as Michael Jordan. Simmons, using a plethora of writing structures and styles, also discusses the historical ups-and-downs of the National Basketball Association. The article uses several anecdotes and facts to both humor the reader and support the author's thesis stated in the title. Why the hell does our society care so damn much about sports?…
At seventeen years old I had my first introduction to the United States Healthcare system. In November of 2004 I had three weeks left on my mother’s health insurance, I was approaching my last semester of high school and was having frequent unexplained fainting spells. With a month left on my insurance I quickly went through rigorous testing to determine the cause, leaving me feeling like a test subject in a lab. In the beginning of 2005 I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Specifically, I had complex partial seizures, I was handed five different prescriptions and sent on my way.…
In the past four years, I have had many experiences with family, friends and an extreme amount of clubs, activities, and home life occasions I am involved in. But in all honesty sports have taught me a lot about people, life and even myself. I have been a part of many teams in my lifetime and played several abstract sports, but at Summit Academy High School the sports are very unique. There are mixed attitudes towards the teams, players and coaches that you would not see at any other school. But I like to call them obstacles and challenges.…
Throughout my four years of high school, the seaside community of Narragansett, Rhode Island, has encouraged and nurtured the growth of its youthful inhabitants as students and individuals. The supportive environment and abundant opportunities available for students to pursue their passions and help others consequently benefits the community as a whole. As an athlete, and more specifically, a runner, I have aspired to motivate and encourage young athletes to enjoy the fun and friendships that emerge from being a part of a sports team. During the summer, I volunteered at the Summer Youth Track Series at Narragansett High School. Eager smiles painted the faces of the joyous young runners lining up in heats, ready to run as fast as they can in the 100 meter sprint, throw as far as they can in the turbo javelin, and jump as far as they can in the long jump.…
While I was in high school, I was able to letter in five different sports. (Ice hockey, XC, track and field, softball and basketball). I have had many opportunities to form different kinds of discipline, different ways to get my mind working and different views on how to take in/embrace things. I feel that because of my experiences, I can help teach students better understand a sport. I got offered a job as a basketball coach last year and I was able to put all of this into action.…
In high school, I have never been involved with athletics as much as I had wished. I did not much affinity towards our sports teams either. Athletics seemed more of a requirement and a hassle rather than something that had a lot of value in it. At Syracuse, I would want to become someone who doesn’t see sports in that light. I want to be involved with sports at the university, both playing and cheering, and have a school and sports teams that I can feel vast amounts of pride for, even after I become an alumni.…
I live on a (area of Unalska) “piece of rock” in the heart of the Aleutian chain in the waters of Alaska. The “piece of rock” that I call home is Unalaska and I’ve lived here for 10 years. I started elementary school in Alaska, then moved attended school in Puyallup, Washington from the 2nd through the 5th grade. Six years ago, I would have never imagined that I would be the type of person that I am today.…
To conclude, I would like to challenge and encourage administrators to make a difference and inform athletes and their parents about the potential…
American philosopher Henry David Thoreau wrote, “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Now, I have never been a big fisher, but Thoreau’s words speak for more than just fishermen. Like anyone who has participated in a sport from a young age, I didn’t realize the influence sports would have on my life when I first started. It took years and years of participation to notice how each sport I played growing up impacted my career goals, my relationship with my family, and myself overall. Soccer, hockey, lacrosse, golf, and tennis are typically the words I grew up describing myself as.…
"It is easier to raise strong children than fix broken men," Frederick Douglass allegedly remarked in 1855. The 35 million children in the US that play sports certainly seem to support this conclusion. These so called "pastimes" have evolved into something far more significant than a hobby. These junior athletes dedicate years of their lives in hopes of achieving a scholarship, or even a professional career. Before these ambitious goals are fulfilled, however, many adolescents are forced or compelled to give up their passion, due to things like rejection, and overuse.…
School is one of the most defining parts of a person’s life. It is where a student picks who or what he/she wants to be in their life, as well as the place to get tons of new information to succeed. Certain moments and activities during school can be life defining experiences. A student’s involvement in sports is one of these moments mentioned earlier. Sports can contribute so much more than just physical activity.…