Many students are looking for opportunities that can help us grow in our lives. These opportunities can be provided by doing things we like, such as belonging to a Liberty High School team. This can be a way to secure your future. Students who are athletes and who perform in their sport could access very valuable university opportunities. Many of us are close to graduating and it would be of great help if universities were interested in us as potential future members of their team.
Sports are something that not only provides opportunities for attending university, they also help with health and you can learn many lessons from sports, according to a father of a Liberty High School student. “Sports are something from which you can learn a lot, I think it is important for students to learn from it since responsibility and commitment are something they learn from it and it will be useful for their entire lives, facing challenges and working to overcome them is a valuable lesson.” It is important to know that students can learn a lot from sports. Sometimes it can be difficult to manage time to be able to accomplish each task, but it is possible to manage time well. “As a parent of a student-athlete, I have seen first-hand how exhausting and complicated it can be to respond to school and sports, and in some cases work, it is not something that is easy, it requires sacrifices, but it will always be worth it, worth the effort you put in to achieve your goals.” Focusing on the goals we have is necessary to be able to overcome all the obstacles that arise.
The experiences of the students are also something to take into account, since it is a way for them to remember their high school experiences. Belonging to a team gives them an opportunity to have different experiences and meet different people. Paolo Chuquichaico, a student athlete from Liberty High School says, “ My experience as a student athlete was very exciting and full of lessons. Being in the running club taught me discipline, responsibility, and having a leadership role when facing team situations such as competitions with other schools. I felt like I was improving my physique and also my social skills. I have a great time training after school to release the accumulated stress I have during classes. My teammates are fun and support you in any problem you have. In short, I have had an incredible time as a student athlete.” The experiences help to form the character and form us as people, it generates many changes in our way of being and thinking, and it generates an impact on our life, just like Paolo said. He continues, “Sports have had a positive impact on my life. Even though sports after school take up a lot of your time, it makes up for it with the physical activities and values you can learn as an athlete. You can have more energy and feel better physically and mentally. Sports gave me discipline and the desire to want more to improve my physical condition. It also helped me stay away from bad things like drugs, smoking, gangs, etc. Sports transformed my life.” This shows how sports help us and provides us with important lessons that will be of great help to us in the future.
The changes that a student may experience when participating on a sports team are noticeable to teachers and coaches, just as teacher and coach Mr. Cheema says. “I’ve seen students improve their English and their grades. I have also seen them take on leadership roles and show more of their personality.” This shows the positive changes that sports can have on a student. Mr. Cheema thinks it can be a good form of recreation, “I think it will give students a productive and positive activity to stay busy, meet new friends and work towards goals together.” Sports are a great way to open new doors and personal experiences that make our school experience more interesting and fun.
We all have different hobbies, and the school allows us to participate and belong to different teams and clubs where we can work on our skills with other people who share similar hobbies. It is an opportunity for personal and social growth. Sometimes we think that time is limited and we do not take advantage of these opportunities to create great memories. It is not only a form of coexistence, but sports also offer you many opportunities that will surely be useful for life. Doing what we are passionate about will always be the best activity for us as students.
