Athletic Programs Pros And Cons Essay

As far as pros and cons of having athletic programs in high schools go, pros far outpace cons. The cons are minimal but the pros are infinite. The article, Young, Gifted, and Homeless, demonstrates that one who starts out with nothing can far exceed the success of their peers with motivation in athletics ad academics. The strive in Athletics typically motivates the success in grades. Sports give a student a sense of belonging and accomplishment; in order to not loose that accomplishment they are inspired to keep their grades up to maintain a well rounded high school reputation. The students mentioned in Young Gifted, and Homeless advocated their mental capacity by learning that their only way out is through education and athletic motivation. The only way to survive in this world is to make something of your self.

The positive aspects of athletic programs include a better reputation for the school, more options for kids to be active, helping kids get into college, and the physiological aspects that sports influence. As previously mentioned, the sense of belonging in with a coach, teammates, and other trusted adults teaches students more than how to play a sport. Sometimes sports are a students only salvation from home and school. Especially when it comes to Tyritta Dixon, who's life was aided by coach brown. Coach Brown practically had another daughter taking care of Ta'Niya (Tyrittas daughter). The assistance of coaches provides guidance and comfort for the struggling athletes. Coach brown states, “I’ve been coaching right under 10 years,” the 32-year-old Brown says, “and I’ve had a kid who has had a bad home life. A kid who has been raped. A kid who’s had a kid. But [until now] I haven’t had a kid who has had all