What would happen if you played a single sport nonstop 24/7? Would it be good, bad, or deadly? Sometimes playing a single sport can be good. Having a personal trainer and training all the time is how most people go pro. But playing a single sport and going pro can also be a bad thing. Many teen athletes have severely injured themselves by doing something over and over and over again. In spite of not being a pro, teens should not specialize in one sport by participating in multiple sports because if they specialize in one sport they can receive permanent or serious injuries.
One of the main reasons kids should not specialize in one sport is it can lead to major disappointment. According to the article “Travel Team Heartbreak”, it states, “it seems that because he was not on a team he was missing out on precious life experiences.” (pg. 17). This shows that not being part of a team can cause feelings of depression and loneliness. Additionally in the article “Playing With Pain” Malaya says “kids in elementary school are being told by coaches that is they don’t play year-round, they won’t get a scholarship to college or a professional contract” (pg. 14). If a child is told this, they may feel overwhelmed and …show more content…
In the article “Travel Team Heartbreak” Lauren states, “Ten years later, most of the kids who made the fifth-grade travel basketball team are no longer playing the sport. […] Jeremy however, still plays.” (pg.17). this shows that if you only play one sport you may become burned out tor receive serious injuries that can affect your future. Additionally in the article “Playing with Pain” Bergeron proclaims, “At some point you can’t play anymore.”(pg.15). this proves that serious injuries can happen that will affect your entire future. Concluding, one of the best reasons that kids should not specialize in one sport is how their future will be
One of the main reasons kids should not specialize in one sport is it can lead to major disappointment. According to the article “Travel Team Heartbreak”, it states, “it seems that because he was not on a team he was missing out on precious life experiences.” (pg. 17). This shows that not being part of a team can cause feelings of depression and loneliness. Additionally in the article “Playing With Pain” Malaya says “kids in elementary school are being told by coaches that is they don’t play year-round, they won’t get a scholarship to college or a professional contract” (pg. 14). If a child is told this, they may feel overwhelmed and …show more content…
In the article “Travel Team Heartbreak” Lauren states, “Ten years later, most of the kids who made the fifth-grade travel basketball team are no longer playing the sport. […] Jeremy however, still plays.” (pg.17). this shows that if you only play one sport you may become burned out tor receive serious injuries that can affect your future. Additionally in the article “Playing with Pain” Bergeron proclaims, “At some point you can’t play anymore.”(pg.15). this proves that serious injuries can happen that will affect your entire future. Concluding, one of the best reasons that kids should not specialize in one sport is how their future will be