Better students(383)

One plus side to being an athlete or playing a sport is that it can make you a better student, and even a better person. Playing a sport teaches you quality things you will need later in life and to be a better student. You learn to be punctual because you have to be early to every practice and game that you have in your sport, which makes you hate being late anywhere you go. You learn to be accountable for your actions, or for your mistakes on the court or field. You learn to take criticism from your coaches without getting your feelings hurt which can be useful in school and work from your teacher or boss. You also constantly look for new things to improve on so that you can be the best you can be because you are competitive, which helps in your workplace as well. You learn to push yourself past your comfort zones to get better or be better than your competition. You understand that being part of a team isn't all about you; you have to think about what is best for the team and support your peers. You are willing to work hard for something you want instead of being too lazy. There is also motivation to get good grades, because for school sports you can't play when you have bad grades, in highschool and college. If you are on a travel team, you learn to be proactive and try to get things you will miss ahead of time and learn to use your time wisely and work on them when you can, instead of coming back from your trip and being behind. You learn discipline and having consequences for your actions, even when it wasn't you, but someone on your team. You also have great friendships with the people on your team and you can learn to get along with just about anyone. You learn to set your personal differences aside when you are on the court or field and work together for the same goal. Playing a sport also makes you louder, or less shy and more willing to talk or meet new people. All of these things will help you in high school, college, work, and many other life situations in the future.