Competitive sports: the most universal activity throughout the world, and possibly the universe. All sports have their loyal fans, who stick with them through the good seasons and the bad, the trophy-raising dominating seasons and the worst in the division seasons. However, obviously not every team can win their leagues championship every year, and mostly many teams go years upon years without winning some hardware. Years ago, teams with the best records that won championships typically generated the most income and revenue and would draft and buy the best players, therefore creating dynasties and would give other teams no chance of winning. In the recent years professional sports leagues have fixed this problem by creating what is known as
Until there is a playoff structure, the anticipation of the top 25 every year will keep me running wild with emotions of anger and thrills. Sometimes the system gets it right sometimes they get it wrong, but they have always been consistent. For me, I believe the Bowl Championship Series has been, and will always be, the best solution for college football. Keep it in perspective; college football is a treat not a priority. As far as a true national champion, as fans argue for, we have it every year, and I am content with the BCS selection show.
“Small Town, Big Dreams.” This was our team motto in the 2010-2011 season. Small town, big dreams, was exactly what it meant. We are from a small town, but yet we have big dreams, not only to make it to the state finals game, but also to make a difference in the way people saw us on and off of the court. We were determined to make
Neico Alexander Are NBA Players Overpaid? In today’s generation there is much belief that it is not what you know, but simply who you know instead. This leads some people wondering why professional athletes are paid much more than doctors who have attended schooling for nearly twelve years to earn their degree. Being successful may have many different definitions but it is all attained through hard work and dedication. Pursuing your dreams is one of the greatest things in life but can also be one of the most challenging.
Wear and Tear on Professional Athletes Many individuals think that becoming a professional athlete would be one of the greatest achievements/jobs that they could ever accomplish. Not only do professional athletes get paid a very handsome salary but they get to enjoy the luxury of having a sport as a career title. However, most people do not release how much more strain and stress is put on one’s body by becoming a professional athlete. Professional athletes are expected to push their bodies past the extreme, to have potentialy unhealthy diets, and may have to face many injuries. One of the leading causes of athletes shorter live span is injuries.
This quote was beneficial during his coaching years to help discipline his players. The team had a reputation for winning so many games; but, he wanted to teach his players that building their character is more important than being seen as winners. It is merely what everyone else sees them as only. Mr. Wooden worries more about his students’ character than their reputation because character repeats champions not reputation.
I am now in college and my relationship with my dad has drifted apart more and more over the years. Yet, to this day, I still aspire to make him proud in everything I do and have changed my attitude for the better. Even though I wasn’t always better at every sport, my dad still showed me love and support. In order for me to receive my father’s acceptance, I had to make some sacrifices and have a better attitude with every aspect of my life, including my relationship with my brother. Sacrifices aren’t always easy and will not happen over night.
We have to compete in school, physical activity, and the social realm to keep improving our world. I once heard a quote by the man of “Gil Atkinson” and it said, “Thank God for competition. When our competitors upset our plans or outdo our designs, they open infinite possibilities of our own work to us”. If we loose, we still win
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It helps me figure out what I need to do to become a better player, but also a better person. It tests my ability to work hard through adversity, take constructive criticism, and challenge myself to push harder and to strive for greatness. I take tremendous pride in my work ethic, and it shows when I’m on the field. I stay focused from start to finish, learn from my mistakes quickly, and I accept my responsibilities that are handed down to me from coaches and my team. Pat Riley once said, “Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” This is how I treat everyday.