Team sports

The Calvin Knights football team has been undefeated since 1879. How is this spectacular feat possible? It has to do with the fact that Calvin does not actually have a football team. And I for one, believe it should stay that way. Despite the many sports fans at Calvin who crave one of America’s favorite past times, the school has yet to assemble a team. Both the Calvin board and others, including me, worry that creating a football team is not in the school’s best interest. The main reason…

Well this day goes back to freshman year when I first started to play soccer for East Noble High School and this ends on my senior year, I’ve been playing soccer for 11 years but not for East Noble. I first started out in NASA a soccer program that allowed kids to play and get taught soccer not the space program. This value taught me to always stick with my goals and push every day to do my best at anything I do. Freshman year soccer was an interesting year because my that freshman years was…

not doing well in sports. Many find it hard to cooperate with the people they play with. This problem happened because he or she feels less confidence, lack of motivation and commitment to do sports with a group of people. That’s why teamwork in sports is very important. You can win a game with talent, but teamwork and intelligence will give you the championship (Michael Jordan, 1994). This quote by NBA legend Michael Jordan, highlights the value of teamwork for the success of a team. The…

He has set an example for many other young soccer players on his team as he is the second captain. “‘What I do is play soccer, which is what I like.’” - Lionel Messi” (Shawn Lim, 2017). This represents following a dream and being passionate about something. Messi is doing what he wants to do, therefore showing kids that…

many situations have helped shape me as a person, and these characteristics are now a part of my identity. Growing up playing sports and being very involved in many different sports teams is where the root of my patience and optimism was planted. It’s definitely not easy when you play on several different sports teams and your teams are constantly losing to “better” teams. Losing is already upsetting as it is, but when you decide to be a “negative Nancy” or “Debbie downer” in this situation,…

level. The reason that we play the sport is to have fun, and winning truly is fun. However, I also believe that winning is not everything and is not measured just by the score board. I believe that a team that sets good goals can be a “winning team” if they can achieve their goals without winning the game. I think that it is important to teach teams what it feels like to win. Winning is addicting and helps to motivate a team especially in sports. 2. Losing My teams do not lose. We either…

Competitive sports has been a big topic that people have been talking about. One side says that no matter what sport you play you can get an injury. But, the other side says that it improves cooperation by working with your team to achieve a goal. Overall, most people would say that the chances of you getting an injury are increasing. Another example of this is now people are having younger kids play competitive sports, which is insane for them at an early age because then they could get…

It’s More Than Just a Sport “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” Heywood Broun, an american journalist. stated this in an article. This quote is true, situations you are faced with will truly show who you are. Volleyball has helped me develop character traits to a large potential. Character traits that I have revealed through volleyball are commitment, determination, and confidence. These character traits are not only shown through volleyball, but in my everyday life. One of the…

Team cohesion, defined by Carron (1982), is a dynamic process reflected in groups for their tendency to remain united in order to pursuit their goals or objectives. Compared to teams that are not cohesive, cohesive teams are often notable for their well-defined responsibilities and group norms, mutual goals, respect and trust, positive team identity, good communication and many more. The fundamental aspects to success in sports is the ability to build group identity, ability to provide a…

the stands which are waving their hands and homemade signs in support of their team. You hear the cheers and screams from the crowd. You can smell the hot dogs, burgers, pizza, pretzels, and popcorn from the concession stands. The marching band playing loud to match the noise and energy of the crowd. This memory could not be possible without the financial support received from different supporters who love the sport. I agree with your statement Craig, that high school football can help a…