Amateur

Introduction Paragraph Jenna People in the nation aspire to be like the athletes they witness on television: famous, rich and glorious. However, what fans do not witness is the pain competitors hide from the public. Professional sports is the most physically and mentally demanding career for people in society. A sport occupation is not as desirable as it may seem from the public eye because of the mental issues, pressure to succeed and strain on the player’s bodies. The sports industry…

Youth are learning lessons about sports and life from watching famous athletes on and off the field. Everything a professional athlete does is being watched, especially by children who love to copy. In 1993, Charles Barkley who retired from the Phoenix Suns produced a commercial in which he stated, “I am not a role model and just because I can dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.” Players break laws, and behave poorly, but are forgiven due to their talents. Riddick Bowe,…

Taking into account Creighton University’s dedication to a diverse educational community, I consider myself a student with varying talents, abilities, experiences, opinions, and backgrounds. One aspect of my life that separates me from others is my involvement in collegiate athletics. I competed in wrestling at both the Division I and Division III levels. Through wrestling, I have obtained a large amount of experience that will help me in physical therapy school. One of the greatest American…

One person can do something so small for someone and make their whole life change. No one realizes how much one little thing can do to change someone’s mood. You don’t have to have a lot of influence. You really just need to have faith in your power to change things. Always be kind, because you never know what some people are going through or what they have been through in the past. Making one single person smile can change their world. One person can truly make a difference. There are a lot of…

Athletes don’t technically need play to get paid, yet they earn so much money. Do athletes get overpaid? Many professional athletes get paid millions of dollars. Some people think that these athletes are paid too much. Others think that future issues are one reason they should get paid a lot of money. People who think they get paid too much thought others, for example, firefighters, soldiers, etc. don’t get paid enough for saving lives and risking theirs. Compared to those jobs athletes have a…

In the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, Gladwell says “But what truly distinguishes their histories is not their extraordinary talent but their extraordinary opportunities.” (Gladwell 55). By saying this, Gladwell is explaining that it my not be one's overall ability that will make them successful, but the opportunities and chances given to them. In the story, Gladwell talks about how the age limit in sports like hockey, affects one's overall success in that sport. The age limit is December 31…

Pro athletes, entertainers we root for them, we love them. They get to live a great life with all the money they earn but do they deserve that money, yes their talented but they don't save lives like doctors do or even go on dangerous missions to save people like firefighters and cops do but they get all this money and spend it pointless and worthless things. Who needs gold teeth or anything of the like ? The fact that we can do more for the people who need the money with the money instead of…

Most professional athletes, and entertainers earn large amounts of money, which is now up for debate. Many people have mixed feelings about how much they make. I agree that athletes and entertainers should earn large sums of money. There are three reasons why I agree that professional athletes, and entertainers should earn large sums of money. First and foremost, many athletes put their lives in danger. In addition, These athletes and entertainers work hard every day to be the best they can be.…

Importance of Professional Athletes Professional athletes are an essential part of our existence. They inspire and motivate us to make smarter choices in sport or exercise, which develops proper health. Professional athletes have been around for centuries, but it was at the first recorded Olympic games in 776 BCE when professional athletes became a symbol of togetherness and community. Entertainment is something that all humans look for wherever they go and professional athletes can provide…

Have you ever watched a pro-athlete on T.V? Did you think that they made the game look easy? Many think that pro-athletes like Lebron James, a professional basketball player, are overpaid. I strongly disagree, i do not think that athletes are overpaid. One, you can’t put a price on talent, two they have to pay medical bills if they get injured, three they dedicate their lives to playing a sport. Don’t you think that pro-athletes make the game whether it’s basketball, soccer, or football, look…