Sport

An athlete who represents his or her college should carry the name of such school with honor, dignity and pride. This fact alone is enough motivation for one to play without the need of any form of monetary reward. The honor that an athlete brings to the school cannot be measured by any form of compensation. Money should not be the ultimate reason for a person to enter into sports. The desire to play must come from passion, determination and love for the game. When there is money involved in playing for a school, it somehow diminishes the prestige that comes from representing your college. The focus for sports would be sidetracked because the goal might be to earn rather than to win. The compensation that that athlete receives may add pressure to every competition or game that one engages in, instead of allowing the school spirit to take its course. There would be twice the pressure to win because an athlete who is being paid would think of the sport more as a job, than as a game wherein he or she could engage in healthy competition with others.

    There should be the natural fun that comes with playing. It is good to put pressure into playing but it must come from a healthy competition and not one which would take away the fun and spirit of the game. College life should be enjoyed especially when it involves representing your school for sports. The fact that a person was chosen by the school to represent his or her college means that there is a potential that a coach or teacher can see in such student. This would open doors for such athlete with endless and limitless opportunities for the future. This fact would allow the child to hone his talent and do better in his craft.