It all started in sixth grade when some of my friends told me to try volleyball with them. I was a little hesitant to want to join because I didn’t consider myself to be good at that kind of sport. I was the type of girl who always participated in soccer, basketball, and tennis up to this point. Our school didn’t have tryouts for sports because it was such a small school, which was great because I wasn’t very good at volleyball at first. Even though I realized I wasn’t that good at it, I wasn’t going to quit right away. I worked hard and saw myself getting better and better. By the time I entered high school I was one of the top players my team could count on. After the first year of playing high school volleyball, I realized it was my true passion over all the other sports. This sport is always a constant reminder to me that I should not be too quick to quite something just because it is hard. I worked hard every day to become the best I could be, that I eventually …show more content…
Volleyball is one of those sports that a lot of people think they know a lot about but in reality, they know very little. I used to be one of those people. One of the biggest misconceptions that a lot of people think, even myself before I played, is that the sport is not that complicated. This idea tends to make me upset now when I hear it because I worked so hard to be the best that I could be. When I started, I learned very quickly that it is a very complicated sport. You have to learn to keep calm when a ball is coming over the net toward your face at a speed that could reach around 100 miles per hour. On top of staying calm, you also have to make sure you slow down the speed of the ball and set it up to make a play out of it. It was in that humbling and sometimes really painful experience that I learned not to judge something if I have not tried it
What could you do to prepare your kids for success in the future? Sports are one of the best ways to prepare kids for success in the future for many reasons. According to University of Missouri Health Care, “Sports require memorization, repetition, and learning - skill sets that are directly relevant to class work.”(muhealth). Not only do sports help them become better students, but they also prepare them both mentally and physically and teach them multiple life lessons that will better them in the long run. The great thing about sports is that anyone can participate as long as they have the passion for it.
Finally I’m in middle school and I am ready to play school sports. But I can’t. I have to wait until next year. Sixth graders should be able to play middle school sports. Players can ride the bus to games, sixth graders will get better because they are practicing with older kids, and players will get better grades because they can’t be failing a class. Sixth graders should be included in middle school sports.
In the time it took me to actually love volleyball, I went through a vital journey
When I go to a gymnastics meet and do really good, so I get that 1st place medal or trophy. It feels amazing, I mean the sport gymnastics is competitive and I sure do love competitive sports. The competitiveness gets you that rush of excitement. You feel nervous, but excited to get in there and try your hardest. Kids make better choices and have committed when they have the drawbacks of participating in competitive youth sports.
In response to watching the Women’s World Cup this summer, I read how the World Cup female soccer players were treated differently than the males. After the US Women’s team won the tournament the won $2 million for the team to split and the men whom got knocked out the in their second game were awarded $4 million dollars. It got me wondering how deep does this unfair treatment and sexism go in sports, especially soccer. After much research, I now know that…
I decided that I wanted to play a sport, I chose volleyball. Most of my friends played the sport so it wasn't hard for me to adjust and make new friends. Becoming a student athlete was a big adjustment for me, I could no longer float through my classes but I need to excel. And that's exactly what I did. For the first time in my high school career I made not only honor roll, but principal’s honor roll. For the first time my mom was proud of my report card, that made me even more proud. From then on I knew I wanted nothing less than what I earned, good grades and a proud family. From my decision to chose to become a student athlete not only make me work harder but, be great at everything I put my mind to. I had motivation to stay successful, to stay eligible. Three years ago if you were to ask me where I thought I would be my senior year, I probably would have told you low level classes barely making it by. Now here I am today excelling in my education preparing to take the next step in my future, college. Even if we don’t understand why we go through them, we have to be willing to let our obstacles become out
Student athletes live very busy lives. A typical school day runs from 8:00-2:30, add in a two- hour practice or game, score a part time job, dive into some family time, a grand slam of homework and catch a little bit of sleep. Students are more stressed due to the many activities they are a part of. This issue affects a lot of people not only in this school district, but most other high schools throughout the country. All student athletes exercise more than other children who are not involved in an extracurricular sport. In school athletics, the players are called “student athletes” meaning that school activities come first. There are strict rules for student athletes, not only on the field but in the classroom as well. In physical education
Once again, after a successful season, Shadle Park was defeated by a Big 9 school in the first game of the regional tournament. This reoccurring event has led many to believe that the four year football program puts GSL students at a disadvantage compared to other districts. A junior high school football program would not only increase the competitiveness of the students but also have more important consequences.
Some schools force students to participate in organized school sports. However, I believe that schools should not make this a requirement. Some students may have medical conditions, family situations that don't allow them to participate in organized school sports, or they simply may not have the time.
I love volleyball even though it has not always been easy. I have had a lot of problems during my volleyball journey that have helped me grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. I started playing volleyball in fifth grade on the middle school team and am now playing on JV. I did not get a lot of playing time when I first started, but I practiced and learned the basics of the game. I developed a love for the game with a great group of girls that I looked up to, during my first season. I have not always had the best team and coach, though.
“Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. ”(Lemieux, 2014). Hockey fans and coaches are always debating whether or not to change details of the game. It is always a tough topic, however you will always get people agreeing and disagreeing. Some will even write articles expressing their own opinions.
Confucius once said, "he who does not do well is less guilty than he who pushes too hard." People found that competitive sports are often physically straining and it is detrimental to proper emotional development. This blows away the misconception that competitive sports create a healthy and engaging atmosphere for kids. This and an overly strong obsession with winning create a toxic mix for the child’s wellbeing. People have begun to realize the world of competitive may be doing more harm than good for their children. Parents have also begun to notice that competitive sports often injure their children severely and also make the child feel left out, which in turn is detrimental to the child 's emotional health. Therefore, competitive sports
Names:Aidan Terrell and Kaleb Collins Date: 2/21/18 Hr:5th Argument Outline - Use complete sentences in each space below. DIRECTIONS: Using the outline below, craft your argument in outline form. You can remove the lines if it’s easier to type. Put your name behind the paragraphs you write. Intro/Topic paragraph: Aidan Terrell Hook:Competitive sports must stay as an activity Background information (2 sentences): Competitive sports have better positives than negatives.
It 's been outrageous , how many kids get injured per year playing youth sports for school and organizations. The youth who play sports receive plenty medical attention throughout the year due to injuries cause from actions made occuring in games. Health plays a big part in sports because if your are are not healthy many things can go wrong with the body including dehydration, heart problems , and muscle spasm. Playing a sport can be very hard to juggle with school and also getting talked down by coaches and parents. Dehydration is a high possibility because of outside sports that happen in the spring/summer and playing and practicing in humid conditions that you are not well prepared for can be bad and there will be consequences. Parents and
Game On! “The US Government recognises esports players as professional athletes, at least where the granting of visas is concerned. But not everyone agrees. Despite ESPN dipping its toe into esports, its president John Skipper is distinctly lukewarm.