What are the benefits of playing a high school sport?

flyuphigh2006: What are the benefits of playing a high school sport?
A friend of mine really wants to play a sport in high school and she’s on the Tennis team right now while just a freshman, and it’s just a 3 week training camp for now, and then it’s the real game once her school starts. Yet her parents are constantly telling her to stop playing because staying in the sun for such a long time gets her dark, it’s a far distance to drive, and they think with all that, playing the sport will just be trouble.

However, before she decides to really quit the team, she wants to know if there are any benefits to sticking with the team. She really loves the sport… but doesn’t really want to create so much trouble with her parents. Can it benefit her with college… or anything in her future life especially dealing with school?

Answers and Views:

Answer by reno_tony_casino
popularity and atheletic scholarships

Answer by Cliff Jumper
It builds self-confidence, keeps them out of trouble, keeps them in shape, is fun and competitive.

Answer by pete1at
stay with da sport. i play football and will nevr regret it. if u play u could get a higher chance of gettin into a good college or even a scholorship. plus i think tht when i play football its easier 4 me 2 do better in school, but thts me. so dont quit.

Answer by Beejee
Letter-sweaters go over big with the girls.

Answer by mcdannells
Oh my parents not wanting her to play geesh!
Playing sports is FUN, it teaches you self discipline, you get to hang out with people your own age, the competition is healthy. Excises, plus when she gets old and has a family she can look back at all those great memories of high school sports!
And there are those scholarships lol!
Wish my kids were more into sports. As kids it kept me and my siblings out of trouble lol!

Answer by mythoughts
There can be many. Gaining self-confidence, developing self-identity, camaraderie with teammates, meeting new people, sense of achievement, physical fitness are just a few. Many of these things would be beneficial in college and in life. Many people credit high school sports or other extracurriculars with helping them in whatever endeavors in life they chose.

Answer by nena
good for college applications

Answer by bookgirl_abc
if she quits she will be far less competitive applicant, take note: all top prep schools mandate that their students participate in sport. quitters are loosers, your friend is at an important juncture

Answer by vpaneto
she could prolly get a college scholarship, and playing sports r fun u can meet a ton of new ppl. i saw if she can keep up her grades then she should continue with tennis.