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
gridiron towards the end zone, cradling the football in your hands. Sweat trickles down your face and fatigue starts to kick in. A burly defender charges towards you, and your brain screams at you to evade the tackle. Spinning past him, you continue your unstoppable run. Inches away from the end zone, you conduct a celebratory dive. Touchdown! It’s moments like these that many kids across the country experience as they play the beautiful sport of football. Why would anyone want to prevent their children
their unique differences. Every level of Football has its 's differences, but there are some differences that matter the most. Different things have to be done from the high school level to the college level, and to the national level of football. There are different requirements needed in a players ' arsenal to develop a certain football leveled skill-set. This essay is about the difference between the high school football level and the professional football level. Some of these differences have to
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
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
Football has always been a popular sport in the United States, many high school students play on their local teams in hopes of landing a spot on their favorite professional team. Both college and high school football bring enthusiasm and excitement to the student population, however this may cause many to overlook the harmful side of playing such a high contact sport. Football requires a great deal of physical contact between players to play, therefore it not unsurprising that players can suffer
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
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
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
title? Then why do people continue to allow young lives to be put at risk? In recent years, high school football injuries have been on a rise. In 2017 alone, there were two dozen fatal injuries. (CBS News) And not only are injuries taking a toll on teenagers, their studies are taking a pretty hard blow as well. With these statistics at hand, I believe that football is too dangerous to be played in high school. Though the term might be “student athlete,” it seems that for many, “athlete” has taken the
their kids by not letting them play football. Football is currently the most watched and played sport in the United States. Many parents don’t want their kids to play this sport though, because of the high risk of injury. Common injuries parents worry about are concussions, also, parents think there are no benefits from football. However, kids six to twelve years old should have the choice to play football. Football will help kids stay in shape, do better in school, and kids should take risk. Although
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
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
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
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 unified
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
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
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
There are many possible reasons on why my high school football team was unsuccessful this year. Some of those reasons may; graduated seniors, underclassmen not seeing playing time, injuries, the coach being too much of a friend and more. It’s important for our school to have success in sports. We aren’t the most successful in academics. Most students go straight to the work force instead of college. If we don’t perform well in athletics, then we pretty much get no recognition, which in small town
about the dangers of football because of the frequent cases of players that sustain concussions. Yet, it is still a very popular sport and a source of entrainment for individuals in the United States. With all the attention to the professionals, the spotlight is shined away from young adults and children who are also at risk while playing this sport. My research is ongoing and is about how high school football should be banned. This also includes Pop Warner leagues and tackle football under the age of