Amateur sports

Professional Athlete is the job I choose because I like playing outside. I also like to play with a team. I like Playing in front of a big crowd, and it sounds cool when you hear everybody cheering your name, because everybody knows you and everybody appreciates your hard work and what you do for the team. Also, if you are really good you will get paid a lot you might even get paid Calvin Johnson money. Also after every football season you get offseason which you get to spend time with your…

shape. Are competitive sports the answer? The topic of the youth participating in them is controversial, with sides saying that they should and others saying they shouldn't all participate. I take the side that all kids should participate in competitive sports. Some reasons why is it helps kids stay in shape, It helps kids learn to work as a team and it also helps with goal setting. It will help kids stay in shape. In a country with a high obesity rate, competitive sports can greatly…

Sports are Great for Children Imagine being fit and fifty years old because you have been playing sports since you were three. Playing sports is a great source of exercise for children, and it keeps them out of trouble. Children can build their confidence by playing sports. [Children should play sports because it gives them a job opportunity in the future, improves their social skills, and keeps them fit in a fun way.] Sports have offered many job opportunities for teens. In fact, you can…

is getting involved in sports that they want to be a part of. They do really well and love the sport they play. The fact that a new crisis is being arose in youth sports has to be ridiculous, right? Well, there is a major crisis that is actually taking youth players off their team. The overuse injuries that have taken the careers of many is pretty major. From the Little League elbow to compartment syndrome, there are some overuse injuries that are pretty common in the sports world. However,…

“SPORTS ARE A HUGE PART of the American school experience. Last year, almost 8 million high school students participated in organized athletics” (Ripley 1). A high school athlete, said “There was no way I wouldn't play. I know I'm not going to be a professional soccer player, but I'm good at it, and the team atmosphere is something I love. It's not something I'm willing to give up easily” (“High School Sports Injuries” 7). Students benefit from participating in high school sports. According to…

Booster Club Handbook Mission Statement Our goal is to ensure that the athletic program continuously grows with the help of community members who volunteer their time and effort so that the student-athletes have the opportunity to experience the benefits of a high school athletic program. The Booster Club is an organization compiled of parents, coaches, players, students, and other community members committed to supporting and assisting the athletic program at this school. The Booster Club is…

children to join sports and different types of clubs. But are sports beneficial to them? Some parents may argue that they just add more pressure but there are plenty of benefits that can override some of the disadvantages. High school sports are beneficial to students because it teaches students good sportsmanship, and later forms good citizens. This is important because it proves kids who participate in sports will have a better impact on society. When kids are not involved in sports, they…

play organized sports (Atkins). Sports give kids an outlet for physical activity, and teach them valuable lessons such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and listening. However, if you start a child in competitive sports too young then they can burnout, and may cause unnecessary pressure on the kid. This might make the sport not fun for the child anymore, or take over their life and make it kind of an obsession. There are also many benefits for kids to participate in competitive sports, such as…

ruined and your sports career could end forever. Some might say that special needs students should participate in regular tryouts because they are no different than the other kids. However, Sports tryouts should be fair the each and every student even those with a disability or special needs. Tryouts are overwhelming themselves and even more nerve wracking for those with a disability. Everyone needs to socialize and be physically in shape. Those are two of many reasons why sports tryouts are…

youth athletes are being awarded with participation trophies. Youth athletes are getting trophies just for showing up to sports. Is this fair to the athletes that try? Youth athletes should work for their awards so they mean something. The more awards we give , the less value they have to use. Some people may think without trophies kids won't be motivated to do different sports. But do we really want our kids motivated by trophies? Youth athletes should be rewarded for winning and trying their…