So we asks ourselves “Is football worth it?” Without being biased, football is worth it when the child has started at the right age, because it teaches them teamwork, discipline, perseverance, communication, and the importance of family support. There is no “I” in team, and football (along with any other team sport) is a great way to teach this. Success does not happen if everyone does not do their job. Understanding their role as well as other teammates roles and knowing that every role is important no matter how insignificant it may seem,
Given the fact that, for them, the game of football is a job, they should have every expectation that their employer will protect them. Secondly, the effects of the physical contact endured by players usually are not seen until years later. Football players may think that they are fine because they get up and walk away after each hit but it is well known now that football players do suffer major physical effects. These players are suffering some degree of damage with probably every hard contact. In fact, as stated by Epstein, "brain trauma in football may start much earlier, and much less conspicuously, with hits that never raise an eyebrow, much less a penalty flag".
These numbers clearly show that the more you play football the more likely you are to become depressed down the road. There is also no debate that the health of players should be the top priority for any organization in charge of football. While it is easy for some to say football is too dangerous to be played it is harder to admit that the general public is the biggest reason why it is still being played. The population's obsession with the game of football is the driving force behind the game that the same exact people are saying should not be played. Football players know the risk they put themselves at every day and they have made a conscious decision that the risk is worth the reward.
Garcon is a hero, not because of the way he performed when his country was in turmoil, but because of the way he was able to go out, strap on his pads, and proudly represent his people despite being affected emotionally by the earthquake. Pierre Garcon’s family described him as an honorable young man. At the age of 23, Garcon inspired many people to believe that just because someone comes from a poverty stricken community, it doesn’t mean that they’re entitled to live there forever. Despite having the earthquake flowing through his mind, Garcon knew that he still had an obligation to perform on the football field. Football is his job, his dream, his one true love.
I had to write down goals so that he could monitor my progress as well as push me to never settle for mediocrity. Coaches of athletic teams are almost always transactional leaders because they motivate their players by promoting winning the game as the reward. By drilling trust and faith in the system of coaching, often coaches can achieve more because they players are willing to do what it takes to win the game. Coaches must slowly build confidence with eventually attain the goal. I think that Coach K is a prime example of a transactional leader.
Images were racing wild through my mind as I thought about my teammates going to battle without me. I had played with some of these guys since we were in eighth grade, and when they needed me the most, all I could do is sit and cheer. I hated the feeling of helplessness, but at the same time I knew I had to do what little I could do, well. It was two days until the first game of my junior year in high school football season. My team and I were going to play St. Rita, a battle we had persistently prepared for since the last game of our sophmore year.
Jack Martin English 11—Period 1 7-29-14 Thomas Paine Thomas Paine once said “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph, what we obtain too cheap we esteem to lightly.” I couldn’t agree more. Not only is this is a motivational piece, but it’s also telling the truth, it also lets people know that hard work pays off. Thomas pains quote is a motivational piece because it’s telling people that in order to get something you will value, you will have to work hard to get it. That is a life lesson some people miss. Hard work pays off in the long run.
Walking Wrecking Balls Throughout the history of mankind, heroes, are the reason why positive change has had an uprising in our constantly developing world. They are what make the world a better place, and to be a hero, sacrifices have to be made that no one else would make, just because of the natural, inner want and need possessed to help others and be successful in their own lives as well. Just because someone is considered a hero, doesn't mean that person is perfect in all aspects. In fact, most people that end up becoming a great hero or idol, end up facing major adversity or hardship on their way to achieving success. They fight their own battles to become stronger and to ultimately be an example for how to win the actual game of life.
It is very intriguing to find out how human behavior affects everything around us like jobs, families, relationships, and even education. Even though we may not notice it, we constantly act in anticipation of rewards or returns. When we were kids, we would expect to receive something in return like money or playtime for getting our homework done in time, or for helping with major chores around the home. Most of our parents taught us that if we work hard, we would always get something better in life, and generally, that is a good rule for life, or at least what most of us think. The harder we work; the better our future will be.
For me, recognizing my personal strengths and weaknesses are key in being a successful person. If I realize I have a weakness in a certain area of my life, I will work to improve myself in that area. I consider this personal characteristic of mine to be a strength. I also use my personal strengths to improve myself in the areas where I am weak. My greatest personal strength that permeates into other areas of my life is persistence; persistent to be good at anything that I do.