Favoritism in Paddling In Hawaii, we see not only the open teaching of the old ways but also an embracing of some new so it is no wonder then, that the ancient mastery of navigation has become a sport in this era. Along with this change, so then has come the change of how culture is infused into the once spiritual and necessary voyages no longer conducted by Kings and Scouts but instead by athletes of all ages. When considering this we must then ask; if the paddling of today is a sport then shouldn’t the rules of sportsmanship and conduct must apply to all participates, paddlers and coaches alike. According to April Chaput (2012), all group situation have their challenges once such being the use of favoritism. It is important that each participant …show more content…
This is inexplicable true for students who are not salaried athletes. That way, coaches would maintain a steady measure of discipline and keep student athletes on the team. One example of a non-motivating technique is the public posting of a cut list. While there should be a criteria for team selection and stipulations for improvement or placement within positions a public posting of current team members that have been cut in the case of younger student athletes is discouraging at a time when youths need encouragement to develop their juvenile skills and ethical behaviors. In the article About Decision Coaching, “when a bad decision is made, it can cause… lost of opportunity.” In youth sports, every decision is an opportunity to impact not only the team's success but that of each individual who will in turn one day be an adult in their community. For example, according to Braden Keith, “the amount of respect…[given by a] coach, [is] the same amount of respect you will receive back.” Thus participants of any athletics may then learn by example to also assume leadership
In a growing trend that reaches to all corners of the athletic world, coaches are being forced to cope with the added stress of disgruntled parents. More and more they are required to defend personal coaching styles and philosophies, uphold team decisions and go head to head with angry, and sometimes violent parents. The pressure has gotten to the point where coaches all over the country are quitting or being forced out of their jobs by groups of parents. High school athletics should be about learning and having fun, and when parents cross the line between cheerleader and ringleader everyone suffers.
The amount of unnecessary behavior by parents at youth sporting events is increasing rapidly and is ruining the kid's experiences and their passion for the sports. Parents in the United States are becoming more involved in their children's sports than the kids themselves. The reason that so many young American athletes are quitting at such an early age is because their parents are making the sports a joyless experience and are placing too much pressure on the kids to win and to be the best. Parents have become out of control at youth sports and it seems that the kids are showing more civility than the parents these days. Parents need to get back to teaching their kids that sports should be played for fun and not just for showing who's the best.
The Polynesian peoples have a lifestyle quite different than that of any other culture, as living on an island requires a level of flexible adaptability in order to cope with such a different, sometimes difficult environment. We see the way diverse cultures build their lives around their circumstances and how they respect them in their cultural myths and stories. The Polynesian legends emphasize the physical environment that they live in. They are quite different than any other region in the world, but the beauty and individuality of the Polynesian culture is prominent as seen in their mythology.
One huge reason that roster cuts should stay at Streator High School is that there is not enough money or space for new, extra programs and coaches due to all the students wanting to play sports. Temkin (13) states “Talk to athletic directors, though, and you hear of teams already practicing at 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. because of lack of gym space, of fundraising dollars already earmarked for basics and of a lack of qualified coaches, especially ones willing to volunteer.” As much as it is inconvenient, there are too many extra expenses to be able to have more programs and new qualified coaches. Another reason why roster cuts are necessary is because a coach can only effectively coach so many players. For example, this year on the varsity soccer team at Streator there were 27 players. Though the correct number is eighteen to twenty, so everybody gets enough playing time and everybody can improve in practice, there were no cuts on the team. When only 11 players are on the field at a time, it becomes increasingly difficult to be able to give everybody adequate coaching and playing time. This goes for each varsity sport, if there are too many kids on the team, then there will be quite a few kids on the bench that never see playing time and don’t get enough coaching. Therefore, the overpopulation of student athletes contributes to the need for roster
The emotion is intense. Everyone in the gym is on the edge of his or her seat. Time is expiring as the final shot for the win sails through the air. The buzzer sounds… Athletics are a critical element of high school lives--whether it be playing for or supporting one’s team. In order to accomplish success in a season, these supporting individuals are forced to rely on a select few of premier athletes. From day one of tryouts, these athletes are crafted and molded based on their hard work as well as their ability to play in accordance with the coach’s style. At a varsity level, where victory has his or her job on the line, coaches should not be required to play every member of the team equally.
...st to keep athletes in the game and in practice, but sometimes that's just not possible and students and many times their parents get very angry about that.
In “Organized Sports Can Benefit Children,” David Brooks argues that sports are healthy for children, helping them build character and showing them leadership skills. David points out that sports can teach a kid responsibility in a variety of ways. For example, it’s easy to slack off in a classroom full of kids who don’t have much care for their own grades. Some students find disrespecting teachers and talking back to their parents cool and amusing. Teachers don’t take action into this bad behavior and assume its okay because of their young age. “You rarely see a teacher tell a kid to tuck in his shirt or have pride in his appearance, but coaches do it all the time” (Brooks). Coaches expect different from their players. They expect their players to keep a passing grade point average. If their grade point average doesn’t meet the requirements, they are not allowed to play. They want the players to show nothing but respect towards them. Any form of talking back or disrespect can lead to some kind of punishment, like running laps or push-ups. This teaches the players discipline and to treat others with respect.
...Hawai`i’s economy is very dependent on tourism, however many locals are possessive of their land, and as they stereotype tourists, many do not accept others as they have a unity for their own. Numerous individuals feel the desideratum to fit the local stereotype because they prefer not to be labeled as a “haole”. It becomes tough and rather intense for an individual, because becoming haole betokens that you forgot and disregarded the local or Hawaiian quality values and ways of routes, as well as the flowing stream of life in the islands. We need to remind ourselves that regardless of where we emanate from, our skin tone, race, physical characteristics, and so forth, everybody ought to acknowledge just for who we/they are and treat one another like 'ohana and show "aloha", and subsequently, we can determinately verbally express "This is it. This is Paradise" (33).
“A coach’s role is not to judge or disapprove of the way the coachee treats other people, or indeed how they live their life.” (Starr, J. (2011) p.33.)
The journal article, “What does sport mean to you? Fun and other preferences for adolescents’ sport participation” claims that fun, social aspects, masculinity, and identity are the main reasons youth participate in sports (Skille and Østera˚ s, 360). Oftentimes, athletes forget they are on the same team, and they start to form cliques or groups based around who has the best bench press or 40 meter dash time. As a result, teammates start to compete with each other instead of working towards the same goal. For instance, one coaching journal article claims that “moral reasoning” in youth is determined through “collective norms” or group behaviors that the coach has a hand in influencing (Shields, LaVoi, Bredemeier, Power, 748-749). A proper coaching environment should therefore revolve around a fun, supportive, and collective environment where success is encouraged through the full support of the team. This support can further be developed through proper positive mindfulness and code of conduct guidelines set forth by the coach; for instance, hazing should be discouraged and proper communication and helpfulness among teammates should be
In sports today, the stakes of a game are higher than ever. This causes all those invested in the sport to become on edge. Although this may cause some beneficial effects in the game, there are still a few downsides to it. One such downside would be the bullying of athletes from their very own coaches. That’s right, the intensity of sports causes some coaches to take drastic measures to make their chances of winning greater, even if said measures are detrimental to the confidence and mentality of their players.
Rowing, also called crew, is a unique sport here at the University of Georgia. It is rare to find the subject of rowing in every day conversations. In fact, it often hides behind the shadows of more well-known sports, such as football, baseball, and basketball. At first, I myself was not interested in rowing sports until my roommate invited me to attend a race. Thinking of the idea, I couldn’t imagine myself sitting and watching rowers move their boats a few inches in water every minute. Instead, I could be doing something more productive, like finishing my English paper. However, if I hadn’t gone to the race I wouldn’t have been able to realize the hard work and effort these crew members put into their sport. Although rowing is not one of the most popular sports around the globe, for some reason people still do this.
Sports can help many at- risk youths. In order to participate in sports you need to be committed and willing to work hard. You also have to learn to respect others and accept that winning isn’t the only measure of success. Losing can build character as well. When youth participate in a sports they enjoy, they are less likely to engage in behaviors that are harmful or dangerous to themselves and others. It is for these reasons schools should strive to maintain athletic programs for their students.
With more and more children participating in some sort of organized sport than ever before, there is a constant concern regarding the pressures kids are brought into to excel. Emotionally over-involved parents often think that it is their responsibility to persuade, push, or support the children's fantasies or sporting objectives, even if the kids themselves do not share the same aspirations as his/her parents. Part of growing up is learning what interests you the most. It's how one becomes familiar with who they really are and what they enjoy doing in life. Unfortunately, for many young children, his/her parents seem to take his/her own lives into their own hands. Most parents want their kids to grow up to be "superstars", make it big after the college scenario, and perhaps go on to play professionally or succeed in the Olympics. We all know that there are the few that make it professionally, and having your parent paint a picture for you as you're barely going into grade school is unethical. Yet for the unfortunate, these kids are helpless to the pressure that is put on them at such a young age. Take Todd Marinovich, for example. For the child's entire life he was exercised, fed, schooled, and drilled with his fathers' one g...
With correct leadership,the benefits of participation begin to show in childhood and continually appear in adulthood. During adolescents, organized sports enable individuals to exude superior sportsmanship, self-discipline, social skills, teamwork abilities, along with improving health initiatives( Ireland,2015 ). These skills are key components in the development of character and the ability to socially function in society as an adult. For instance, when a child can control their emotions, exuding positive sportsmanship, it gives insight into how they will cope with situations later in life. Athletes require self-discipline physically and emotionally. As adults, there will not be a single day that an individual isn’t compelled to implement self-discipline whether it be in what they eat or the words they choose to speak. Organized sports can be a major impact in a child’s life, but it 's imperative to be paired with positive parenting to reach its maximum potential. Parents have lost sight of the positive lifelong journey that sports can have on their young athlete. Rather, they have shifted their focus on training their future stars with long practices, extensive travel, and constant