Sports Personal Philosophy

The sport is dangerous, but to this sports gives the athletes a purpose, a reason to continue living and not being depressed. Being a part of the team gives them so much more than just playing a sport. These athletes chose a different path than what we normally see in individuals who become quadriplegic, they chose to continue living and despite the sadness they found a new happiness They didn't think they would feel again. I also feel that this sports has helped most of the athletes with their emotional stability. It takes a great strength and endurance to compete the way these athletes do. Being a part of the team has helped their daily life. These athletes have become very independent; they drive themselves to practice they live on their own.

Many youth sports are part of community organized after-school programs. There are many different types of these programs such as T-Ball, Little League Baseball, Pop Warner Football, soccer, martial arts, cheerleading, and so forth. “There are over 40 million youth participating in organized sports, and both girls and boys have a dazzling array of choices and can play a sport year round” (Le Menestrel and Perkins 13). Communities use youth sport as an outlet to encourage social activity, a healthy lifestyle, and skill development for that particular sport. For example, “Participation in organized sports can provide opportunities for youth to learn more about specific skills and exercises associated with a particular sport” (Perkins and Noam 76). These programs offer opportunities to boost skills and connect positively with others. Without these activities, parents will have to find another developmental setting that may not give similar or beneficial outcomes as those of organized youth sport. Studies found that, “Sports

From my first T-Ball team to my senior year track club, the comradery and confidence I have gained from competing on numerous sports teams has made an enormous impact on my life. Growing up, I went to a very small Catholic school. With less than 100 students in the entire school district. In third grade, our family moved to Manteno. Where each grade level had at least 120 students. Baseball and Basketball were crucial for me in my early years. It was how I became acquainted with most of my friends growing up in Manteno. If it wasn’t for competing on a team, I would have stayed timid for the rest of my life. With the confidence sports have gave me, I have been able to challenge myself to experience the world and all

Developing acceptance and inclusion through sports, performed at the highest levels, becomes a powerful means of communication in society and specifically in schools.

Sports has a way of uniting people, regardless of their age, gender, or race. The students of City Youth look forward to their

Participation in youth sports leagues helps teach these important lessons. Stephen D. Kenner who is the president of Little League International says in his essay Sports Teach Kids Valuable Lessons, that “But the lessons young players gain between the foul lines have guided some to become astronauts, emergency first responders, bestselling authors, military heroes, professional athletes, and even presidents of the United States.” Kids who participate in youth sports go on to do astonishing things later in life. Parents who want the best for their children later on should sign them up for youth sports. Jim Thompson, who is the founder of the not-for-profit organization known as the “Positive Coaching Alliance” says, “Competitive sports enhance life well after childhood.” This is another person that has seen the effect of youth sports on life beyond childhood. Youth sports are a vital part of the overall development as a

In “Children need to play, not compete”, Jessica Statsky exposes the dangers of competitive youth sports. She claims that controlling coaches and parents “impose adult standards on children’s sports.” According to Statsky, numerous parent-funded programs would rather have a victorious team then to help players develop skills and self-esteem. She voices her concerns about all organized sports activities, clearly articulating her own view on this matter. Furthermore, she seeks to draw awareness to the physical, psychological, and other affects these activities have on young kids by providing the reader with strong examples of the unhealthy situations children in sports have experienced.“Their goals should be having fun, learning, and being with

Sports have always played a huge role in defining who I am as a person. When asked to describe myself, one of the first things that come to mind is a “sports enthusiast.” It is not until recently that I learned there was a deeper meaning to this description I once used to label myself. I found that my love for sports was a direct reflection of the word teamwork and the impact that this simple term had on my character. The first day I stepped on to that field the importance of being a team player was introduced. At six years old this concept can seem out of reach, but as I grew older and wiser I began to better understand that my desire for being a team player was something special. Being a

Youth sports can have a great impact on one’s life, whether it be physical, mental or emotional. The impact they have on character, winning, and fun, however, beats all. These factors all play an influential role in youth sports. What many don’t understand is that winning isn’t everything. Everyone can win when playing sports by having fun while in addition, by building relationships and in turn, character. Winning doesn’t have to be one’s top priority despite the positives that can arise from them. Sports, in general, “help youth become better contributors to society” (Importance). Sports have also shown to help youth improve their social interaction skills, their confidence, their skills, and their overall health. They are also linked to higher grades, lower dropout rates, and lower crime/drug rates furthermore. They can teach youth how to deal with pressure, how to get along with others, and how to play by the rules. Overall, youth sports help children learn how to pay it forward: to contribute to something bigger than themselves.

Competing in sports will grow one’s character and teach important lessons that can only be learned by playing on a team. When playing with other

Currently at the University of Missouri I am enrolled in their athletic training program. I chose this major because it is in the large and ever expanding medical field and because its connections with the sports. However, I am also exploring careers in criminology and law due to the analyzation of other people minds and the problem solving aspects that are associated with the career. Another major I would be interested in would be sport management because of my dream to be a major league baseball general manager. If I decided to pursue this career, I would explore going to law school with a concentration in sports law. I have not committed to this major as of right now because of the limited opportunities I would have in this field and the

High School sports have an enormous impact on athletes lives. Many benefits are received both on and off the field. Such activities increase health, academic and social performances, along with teaching life lessons and skills, human interaction skills and much more. There is also a direct relationship between sports and academic participation and success. Through high school sports, the athlete also develops unbreakable bonds with teammates the would be impossible to acquire without all of the sacrifices teammates endure together.

Participation in athletics aids in the development of young children as they gain important life long skills. Being on an athletic team, whether recreational or varsity, allows children to practice teamwork, mental toughness, and discover the value of hard work. For example, children who are part of a school’s basketball team will need to learn how to pass a ball to their teammates, overcome occasional loses, and realize that they will only improve if they go to practice. However, there are critics who feel that youth sports take resources away from the underprivileged, and participating on a team distracts children from their schoolwork. Though I believe that children reap benefits from being on athletic teams, it is important to look at other

Since the creation of man, sports have had a tremendous role in the way people live their lives. From the time we are born, until our elderly age, most of us are involved in some way with sports. Whether it is a scrimmage game of soccer at recess in elementary school, playing on the varsity athletic team or simply watching the Olympics or sporting events on television, sports have an influential role in our everyday lives. The outstanding popularity of the sports industry has profoundly affected youth sports organizations that an estimated twenty-six million children ages six through eighteen participate in at least one school or community based athletic program (Smith & Smoll, 1997). Well structured sport programs can provide youths with

Sports have a great impact on our society today because of their ability to reach out to the global community. My personal sport perspective is that sports are a unifying element that can bring people together for various causes. This unification can be seen at a small local level, but can also have both national and worldwide implications. In many instances small communities support their local high school football teams and this support is shown regardless of the differences that may exist among the population of the community. On a national level, this unity can be seen during the World Cup or the Olympics. Even people that do not profess an interest in sports show great national pride during these events. When national pride is at stake, individual differences are put aside. Globally, Nelson Mandela used rugby to create a new hope for his country and his faith in the power of sports had international ramifications. There are very few entities that can motivate and rally people together more effectively than sports.