Should everyone get a participation trophy? According to the "trophies for all " policy, youth athletes are being awarded with the participation trophies. Participation trophies don’t benefit the hard working youth athletes. Buying participation trophies is a poor way to spend scarce funds. Finally, participation trophies can harm the youth athletes receiving them. On the other hand, some coaches believe it is worth spending the money to see a kid smile. Every youth athlete does not need to receive a trophy. Particpation trophies do not beneifit the hard workng athletes. " In the great trophy debate" , it says trophies should be earned, not given for showing up. If everyone is given one the trophy loses its value. The trophies …show more content…
In the article " The trophy debate " it tells you coaches spend $2,000-$3,000 a year on trophies. The money used for particiation trophies can be used for better fields, equitment, or uniforms. Some coaches even had to turn away youth athletes, because the coaches didnt have the $40 scholarship fee to help them play. Many teams are struggling with a tight budget. John ( the aurthor ) even advices coaches to let kids play, then buy the trophies with the left over money. The participation trophiescan harm the youth athlete recieving them. In the same article, it tells you how trophies can be harmful. Handing out trophies to anyone can send the wrong message. It can make young athletes believe they do not have to work for anything. Athletes should work hard to achive their goals. Then get rewarded for it. Instead, they begin to learn that they do not have to actually try to succeed. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong with giving trophies. In the same article, it explains how parents believe it is worth spending money on participation trophies. It makes everyone feel included and motivated. Most coaches say it is worth spending a few bucks on trophies, because you get to see the kid smile. However, the coaches dont realize the irreparable harm the trophies can