Why Football Is Beneficial
by GabeLakstins
Sports
Yes football is a violent sport. You are trying to physically and mentally beat another person to win. But you are learning valuable traits. You start to grown up a little as the season carries on. You
Responsible.
You are more responsible with your actions. You learn to take full responsibility.For example if your late to practice, you don't blame your parents or traffic. Its your job to gt to practice on time. Excepting your faults natural will make you more responsible.
Teamwork
When you are with a group of people fighting for the same thing its just so beneficial. You start to learn how to work with people you like and with people you don't like. You figure out how to work around a problem. Also finding how to bring ideas together to create the best solution.
Work Ethic
When playing for a straight four quarters, you find out how your work ethic is. You will have to go 100% every play. You cant take a play off because it could be the difference int hte game. You will learn that nothing comes easy and you have to keep fighting.
Communication
Being part of a team naturally builds your communication skills. You have to talk and learn from others. You have to talk and interact with everyone. Communication is a big part of the work place in todays society.
Confidence
Build of confidence can carry you far in life. With out confidence no one would speak out or correct someone thats wrong.Carrying confidence off the the field will show people or your boss at your job that you can take carry of your self.
Commitment
When you committing to something shows maturity and responsibility in a person. Staying committed and not quitting just because you are tired or bored builds character.Commitment to the football field will build your strength and consistency.
Toughness
When the game gets hard it teaches you how to keep grinding. You will find how far you can go after you get knocked down. When it comes to crunch time you will step up and help your team win.
Leadership
A football team isn't led by followers. It led by leaders. Strong individuals that will fight for the team by any means. They will guide all and any lost and struggling player. You start to develop the common traits a leader has.
Determination
The determination needed to play football is beyond most will experience. Staying consistent with your work ethic. Having that fighting will to keep going. To not stop till you conquer your goal. Not stopping short because it gets hard.
Passion
When your playing with passion it makes it easier to win. The passion with carry your work ethic to a whole new leave. Having passion will change will drive you to always do better. It will make you want to not just finish but to give your all.