Battle High School was the football team to win state 5A high school football their first year of being established. Somehow our team Lebanon High School ended up under the lights with them the following year. Through the years of football, I gained some super good friends that I played football with. I would have never guessed that I would have gained so many good friends/brothers through a sport like football. Lebanon Missouri is a football town, they strive off of football. I always remember when
The mindset that society thrusts upon most high school athletes can take away from academics and other opportunities they may have for their future. For many high school football athletes, they are primarily focused on one thing throughout their high school years: sports. Evidence 1: In towns such as Odessa in Friday Night Lights, players are swallowed up by the glamour of football and neglect most things not related to football, rather than balance sports with academics. “It was a phenomenon that
Football Football brings tremendous joy around the world but is it right for our high schools? Football brings a sense of unity in our schools but is it worth the effects it causes. Football should not be allowed in our high schools for many reasons: football is dangerous and could leave players with lasting health issues, it’s costly, and it takes away the real purpose of school. First and foremost, football is one of the most dangerous sports to play in high school; in fact, it’s more dangerous
How dangerous is high school football? How dangerous is high school football? That’s a question that a lot of coaches get asked. In reality they can not give a correct answer. Personally I believe that every sport is dangerous but, if you play the correct way it could be safe. Every sport has its tricks and ways of doing things the correct way. You can assure anyone that the sport their child is playing is safe, because there is always a stronger, bigger, faster player than them. Personally I
on the past. Being a football player, I had always heard that high school football was politically based, that the coach's favorite players would be given more opportunities than others. Upon hearing such assertions, I had trouble believing this to be true, that the best player deserves to start regardless of the popularity of the athlete. Despite my initial perspective, when I finally worked my way to a spot on the varsity football team, I realized that high school football was not what I thought
Between Grinnell and Newton, there had been 35 meetings between the two schools in high school football between 1950 and 1985. The two towns, which to this day are very stereotypical high school athletics town, formed one of the fiercest rivalry in Iowa sports. This matchup was talked about for months in advance, stores would close, the visiting town would vacate to occupy the hosting one, and even those with no affiliation to either town would show up for the game. If you ask any of the Grinnell
of the Game Hardly a week has passed since the beginning of the football season and a young player has died. Football in high school can be very dangerous,there are more than 500,000 injuries related to high school football every year. Over the course of a football season, teens can suffer anything from concussions, paralysis, and even death. This is just one example of why high school football is too dangerous. Concussions in football are a very serious matter, they can have long term effects, that
The citizens in the small town of Odessa, Texas live for high school football. Most of their attention and resources are poured into this extracurricular activity, resulting in numerous drawbacks. To discover more about this phenomenon, H. G. Bissinger incorporates himself into the Odessa lifestyle and comes to the conclusion that focusing this much energy on football greatly affects the students academically, physically, and mentally. In a town so captivated by sports, this news could invoke disbelief
High School football games are one of the most exciting events of the year. Games like the homecoming games or rivalry games are always packed. The student section is very lively. The cheerleaders will be chanting louder than ever. When the team scores a touchdown the chants grow louder, players as well as fans screaming in joy. It is such a great atmosphere. There is so much energy at their games. If only this were true for other sports basketball excluded, because this is also seen at basketball
fans of Odessa as it relates to its high school football team, so much so it is unhealthy. Sustaining the ambitions of not only themselves but the alumni and town of Odessa, Texas is a lot to ask from a young adult. There is a continuous pattern in Friday Night Lights that passion is not always a good thing. The town’s expectations of the team cause the school personnel and coaches to sacrifice the players’ overall wellbeing in return for a successful football team. Although the town of Odessa is
The end of August is any American high school football or soccer player’s worst nightmare. The last week of August signifies double sessions, also better known as hell week. I mean what kind of coach makes a teenager wake up at 5 AM during their last week of summer for two practices a day. Players dread waking up early as well as the sore feeling in their legs when they realize they haven’t run since the last game of the season before. But, there is a reason why they do it. It’s for the love of the
High school football is very risky! There are so many ups and downs about this sport in particular. Many people would say it is dangerous for these young boys to play football though others will have a different outlook on it. Football is truly not that dangerous and it can be very helpful for some boys in various ways including, scholarships, personality and a learning experience. To begin with how high school football can get boys into an amazing school by receiving a scholarship. Even though
pastimes. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding the danger of high school football, but is it warranted? Yes, football is inherently dangerous and part of the game, but the extent of danger and the effects on athletes later on in life are not fully clear. As of now, until more studies are conducted and more information collected, football is too dangerous for high school athletes. Concussions are the big discussion of football injuries right now. With college and pro players taking their life
graceful dive down past the horizon, Kyle, a senior captain of the Elk River Elks, and the team of football players start arriving 45 minutes before warm-ups to go to the locker rooms. Getting there early helps Kyle and his teammates prepare for the contest ahead. It is a good way to relax and to talk to teammates. At 15 minutes before the team is supposed to be on the field, Kyle puts on his football gear which, now after 4 years of countless practices and games, feels like a part of him. Once he
American Football is a huge spectator sport where offensive and defensive players will use teamwork and perseverance to try and score more points than their opponent. Football is highly respected in America, where boys will try and pursue the dream of playing in the NFL (National Football Association) someday; but if you look at an average neighborhood, you will find that kids and adults of all ages love to go out and throw around the pigskin. (Lerner and Lerner 275). One thing Americans will take
I Want to Coach High School Football As I was preparing to leave high school and look for a career, I had to make an immense decision. I had to decide what field I wanted to pursue, and how to go about it. I knew I wanted to teach because it offered everything I wanted in a profession including, good benefits, decent pay, the chance to work with children, and the chance to eventually coach High School Football. No other career I found can offer all of these advantages. Although I know
Football is possibly too dangerous of a game for young boys and girls to be playing. I am not talking about all forms of football, but more specifically tackle football. Yes, football may possibly be one of America’s loved sport because of the brutality that it consists of; although I believe that there should be an age where kids should start playing such a horrific game. At the age of ten young boys, and girls, should be worrying about who they are going to be playing with outside at recess. Kids
May 11, 2015 David Markel, Head Coach Ruston High School football 502 University Lane Ruston LA 71270 Dear Mr. Markel I have attached my technical report to this letter of transmittal. My technical report includes information about head exposure in youth football and how can it be prevented. I have researched and read many articles about this controversial topic. Head trauma will never be completely eliminated, but football can be made much safer and brain trauma can be drastically reduced. Many
Abstract: High school football in the state of Texas has become out of control. The sport is no longer played for the sake of the school but rather has become a Friday night ritual to these small towns in Texas. The players are no longer just high school kids inter acting in school sports but have now become heroes to these small town communities. Communities simply no longer support their local high school team but rally in pride of their hometown rivalry against another team. School administrators
to the coaches and the players say their goodbyes to the 2016 team and challenge the 2017 team. While listening to each story and looking into the faces of the team and the coaches I realized the one thing each kid expressed that makes high school football