Pros And Cons Of Co-Ed Teams

Depending on your sport boys and girls are separated. Some girls believe their own league is too easy and would rather play with boys. Others can play with boys because they like the more aggressive sports such as football. Then there are always going to be those people who say its sexiest that the boys and girls can't play together. Without being on a co-ed team of course. Then some people don't want to play on community-ed teams because they think they are less competitive or watered down. Boys can be uncomfortable playing with girls because they would go easy on them, but there is no difference we are all the same. So why are there separated teams? That has an easy answer, everyone thinks girls are too weak. However we are just as strong …show more content…
New friendships can be made that might not be possible without boys and girls playing together. Girls might be intimidated by the boys roughness. However the boys might not want to associate with the girls unless they are on a team. Both genders can learn a thing or two from one another. Plus you can say you played on a co-ed team for future applications. When employers find out that you played on a co-ed team, it will make you more compatible. No matter the situation, you will be able to overcome it because you have experience that made you interact with your opposite gender. Co-ed teams can provide a more social benefit rather than a same sex team. Some people will say it creates unfair competition, and that boys shouldn't be taking the girls spot on the roster. Although I don't think it would be fair for a male that has been playing soccer all his life, not to be able to tryout against a female that just started. I think there would have to be rules, such as an equal ratio of boys and girls. However those same people turn around and say it's unfair for girls to tryout for football. I believe if you are going to make the rules you need to stick with