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
Robert Cantu, a clinical professor of neurosurgery at the Boston University School of Medicine, stated that “Two publications out of Boston University show if you start [suffering] head trauma in football prior to age of 12, you are at greater risk in later life for cognitive and emotional issues” (Karaim 7). This displays how the number of children playing football is going to affect the future of the sport due to the high risk of long-term health issues that are causing many children to stop playing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 have been a part of Huntington North High School Football program all 4 years of my high school career. I am not claiming that I am better then any of my teammates or friends I gained through football, or that I have skills that make me more suitable for this scholarship. During my high school career I have maintained an excellent GPA, participated in several extracurricular activities, done volunteer work, and worked a part-time job. I feel like all of this qualifies me for this scholarship but
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
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
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
would drive me to the high school football games to watch whichever one of my cousins happened to be on the team that year. I am the youngest of eight cousins who played on the football team at Cotter High School, all at different times. I looked up to every single one of them, because playing on the team seemed like only a dream for me. What I did not know was that, “In the 2012-2013 school year, 14,048 U.S. high schools fielded teams to play 11-man per side American tackle football” (Jeffrey). It was
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