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The talk about abolishing or reducing high school sports in Europe is starting to come to light and effect as a trend that many european politians are following by trying to model the USA. That would be a sad event!

High school is a time to make friends, get good grades, participate in activities and prepare for the future. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, some schools in the USA have opted out of high school sports, believing that money would be better spent on academics. I understand that academics come first, but sacrificing high school sports lessens every child's high school experience, their ability to perform at optimum academic levels and develop into a well-rounded adult.

The Importance of High School Sports Can Be Found in Elementary School

During a child's elementary school years, children typically lose their recess privileges as a consequence to poor behavior. This consequence can have the opposite of the desired effect. Recess is the place where kids let out their aggression and release frustration and anger, allowing the children to better cope with the aspects of school they do not enjoy.

High School Sports Promote Bonding and Encouragement

What many administrators, teachers and parents fail to realize is that high school sports offer teenagers the same outlet. Participating in high school sports is important for motor skill development, maintaining a healthy exercise program and provides for a release of anger when the academic stressors become overwhelming. When youth participate in high school sports they release endorphins which helps decrease depression and increases energy. Most high schools, if not all, require at least a C average to participate in these sports, which provides the child with accountability. High school sports increase bonding between children and their parents when parents help with skills and come to games to cheer their child on.

High School Sports Boost Overall Morale And Support


High school sports offer a release that is needed for every student. High School Sports enables the entire school to come together, whether playing, or observing, to cheer for their school. If your child is having difficulty making friends encourage them to join a high school activity or to go to a game and cheer for their school. It boosts school morale when students meet to cheer for their team. While offering an enjoyable distraction from the stressors of school, teenager's negative perception of school as a place akin to a prison is replaced with increased school pride. This increased interest in school generally results in increased enjoyment in academics, resulting in better overall test scores and grades.

Adults Look Back on High School Sports Fondly

When adults look back on their time in school many do not remember their teachers, classes or grades but they do remember the high school sports they participated in or observed. They often look back on these memories fondly and look forward to their children having similar experiences.

For young tennis players high school sports often is the only way for them to get exposed to team sports which is so important because:

- Will curb the individualistic and selfish attitude tennis develops in young people.

- Beeing exposed to other sports develops a young person s tactical and spacial awareness that tennis does not do as effectively.

- It helps with the natural development of coordinations and muscle groups that otherwise require specific work with a trainer.

- Fosters the development of game inter personal skills and boosts confidence.

Encourage your teenager's high school to keep high school sports around so every teenager can have a better overall high school experience.



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