The general argument made by director Trevor Martin in his work "Schooled- The Price of College Sports", is that the NCAA is getting away with a fraud of using their student athletes for billions of dollars and not giving the athletes even one cent. He says "not because they are amateurs, it’s because you don’t want to pay them." In this film, Martin is suggesting that the NCAA is using the term amateur as an excuse for not paying the student athletes any money for playing. The athletes put forth a lot of time and effort to stay student athletes and aren't getting any credit. In conclusion, Martin's belief is that the student athletes should receive money for their actions. In my view, Martin is right because the students dedicate most of their lives to playing for a college team. More specifically, I believe that the student athletes should get money, a real education, and more free time to learn or rest. For example, the students don't get anything for their efforts, so I believe they should get what they deserve for bringing in all the money from their fans. The athletes should get paid a certain percentage of the money that is made because it is completely fair. Although others might object that the athletes should get paid, I maintain that the athletes definitely deserve some money. Therefore, I conclude that because of all the money and fame the players bring to the NCAA, they should receive some of the profit.
In Trevor Martin's documentary "Schooled-The Price of College Sports" he suggests that the NCAA is not allowing college athletes to get the right education and care they need because they are only concerned with how well they play on the field/court. The director exposes the NCAA by first showing clips of historical sports which displays how important sports are to American history. He then exploits the NCAA by using examples of how the student athletes are being cheated. To conclude he shows videos of students and others affected by this issue. They tell their real life stories and struggles of being student athletes. His purpose is to expose the NCAA issue in order to help the athletes and future athletes with their lives. He seems to have an audience of people who are not informed about the NCAA yet and current student athletes in mind because he wants people to help and for the athletes to be prepared. Personally, I agree with the documentary because the players are being treated unfairly and if they don't make it to the pros, which they most likely wont, they will not have a proper education to succeed without sports in life. I believe the athletes should be given a proper education so they can succeed later in life.
When I was about 5 years old, I played soccer and played until I was 14. I also started playing softball when I was 7 years old and stopped just last year at age 14. I played both sports competitively and also recreational league.
Currently, I play volleyball for the high school and a club team called Metrowest. High school volleyball was only in the
fall, but it was my first year and it ended up being my favorite sport. I made the freshman team and played outside hitter. Our record was 11-4 which was a great season! Metrowest was a tough team to make but I am on a team and play as a middle and outside hitter. We have only played in 1 tournament so far and we went 3-6 which was not that great but we all had fun! Also, I am playing tennis at the moment which is a totally new sport for me. We have only had a few practices but so far it is pretty fun!
My favorite athlete is Rita Crockett because she is an all around amazing volleyball player and plays every position.
My favorite sports quote is "The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow"
The general argument made by the author Rovell in his work, "JJ Nelson: Adidas never offered deal", is that Nelson was cheated of a $100,000 profit from Adidas because of specific reasons. He writes, "When Nelson went to the player suite where he had the choice to run in the latest models form Nike, Under Armor and Adidas, he said he chose Adidas not only because the shoes were comfortable but because he was aware of the $100,000 prize." In this passage, Rovell is suggesting that Nelson was completely aware of the deal with Adidas. He specifically wore Adidas when he had the choice of two other great brands of cleats. According to Rovell, Nelson had enough of a commitment to the deal of receiving the $100,000 prize especially because he was the number one runner. In conclusion, Rovell's belief is that JJ Nelson should have received the prize money because he completed every aspect of the deal. In my view, Rovell is wrong because the deal was made clear to all players to receive the prize. More specifically, I believe that Nelson did not complete his entire part of the deal, so it was right for him to not get the large profit. Rovell writes, "Adidas said it would pay the top three fastest players who ran the 40-yard dash in its shoes and signed a contract to endorse the brand before they ran $100,000." The statement is clear and specifically says that part of the deal is the players have to sign with Adidas before they run. Nelson failed to sign the contract and in return is not $100,000 richer. He could have easily inherited the money if only he had signed with Adidas. Although Rovell might object that Nelson never had the time to sign the contract so he should get the money, I maintain that even if he never got around to it, he still knew about the deal. Nelson Therefore, I conclude that JJ Nelson was not cheated of $100,000 and was given a completely fair chance to receive the money as all the other runners.
Last Thursday, in the gym at Norton High, the boys varsity basketball team came together to defeat the Rockland Bulldogs, sending them home with a nearly 20 point deficit. With this win, the Norton varsity boys will be advancing in the tournament to play the Archies. The Norton varsity team shocked many fans as they shot a total of 10 three pointers. Nobody could believe what they had just watched. The whole crowd went wild! On the other hand, the Rockland fans were not as rowdy at that point. For them, it was a sad thing to watch the opposing team shoot so many threes like it was their job. Norton lived up to their high expectations through this game.
Norton is not a team that disappoints. They were clearly the dominating team during this game. Rockland definitely did not play their best game last Thursday. Did they feel pressured because they were not the home team? The Norton crowd was very rowdy and Rockland could have felt more pressure because of this. In the end, it all depends on who is the better team, and Norton clearly was better in Thursdays game. Norton fought hard and the final score ended as 65-64. Congratulations to the Norton boy's varsity basketball team in advancing even farther into the tournament!
In the film "Hoop Dreams", you are following Arthur Agee and William Gates in their six most important and difficult years of their lives. They both were offered scholarships to St. Joseph's High School after they were spotted playing basketball on a playground. Both of their families were tight on money, so they wouldn't have been able to go to a private school without those scholarships. Although, once they started attending the school, they both encountered some obstacles. William made the varsity team while Arthur made the freshman team. William had trouble with keeping his grades up because during past years, he did not receive that great of education. He was very far behind the other students. Also, Arthur was not as important to St. Joseph as William was so he did not get a full scholarship but he got a partial scholarship. His mom could not manage to pay the amount to keep Arthur in school, so he was kicked out and attended a nearby public school called Marshall. On top of that issue, Arthur's dad became a drug addict so he was no longer a part of Arthur's life. It is a sad thing to see drugs take over someone you love's life. William encountered yet another issue during high school. He experienced a knee injury which he did not give enough time to heal. He continuously injured himself by playing before he was fully healed. After the season, William continued to struggle terribly with his grades. He also had a son that he now was responsible for. It was hard for him to balance all of his priorities therefore, his grades dropped. Even though they both faced many difficult times, they both ended up graduating high school and receiving college scholarships. Throughout the film "Hoop Dreams", the theme is that no matter what gets in your way or how difficult something is, there's always a way to achieve your goal if you work hard enough. Arthur and William both face difficult times in their lives, but they both overcome them even though it seemed impossible. Arthur started out only playing on the freshman team, had financial issues, and his dad was a drug addict who was put into jail. He continued to put all of his effort into basketball even though his confidence decreased a little because of the team he was placed on. He also worked hard enough to receive a scholarship even without a lot of money. Additionally, William faced many struggles too including school issues, fathering a child, and a knee injury. With school, basketball, and a child all part of William's schedule, it was difficult for him to stay on top of everything. Although, he did find a way to accomplish each of his priorities because of his hard work. Also, William suffered from a knee injury, but once he rested for the time he had too and worked hard enough to get back in shape, he was able to go back to his basketball career. Anything is possible with hard work. Even if there are obstacles and it seems impossible, with a lot of determination, anything can be done.
Angel Navedo in the article How Sports Transcends Culture explains how professional sports have impacted our culture in many different ways. To begin with, because of the different races, there are many different players who speak a variety of languages. This could be an opportunity for players to learn parts of new languages. Being bilingual is a very useful trait to have especially because there are many different races of people spreading out across the world lately. Subsequently, issues in sports that are not necessarily relevant to playing the sport have spread out to society. An example of this is Jackie Robinson and how he managed to be an amazing player even though he was a different race as everyone else. This allowed people to look past the races and treat everybody equal. Furthermore, another way sports have impacted society is that they have brought together many different races. Whether they are fans, family, or the players themselves, many people have learned to look past each others differences and come together as a whole doing or watching something they enjoy. In conclusion, sports have impacted society vastly in many different ways.
Sports do still continue to influence our culture today. Actually, they might even influence our culture more greatly today then they have in the past. As sports become a more important part of peoples lives, more people start to watch or play them and become more familiar with them. People start to dig deeper than just the actual physical activity of the sport. They learn that no matter what race you are, you are still able to succeed as well as everybody else. Because of sports, people in society realize that because race doesn't matter in sports, it doesn't matter at all for anything. Everyone is equal no matter what race.
There are many effects that sports have on our culture, whether they be good or bad. You might be wondering, how can sports have a negative impact on society? Sports can sometimes be taken a bit too seriously. People get very intense while playing sports. When they are in game-mode, sometimes they cant control their anger and they might hurt other players on the opposing team either mentally or physically which is never a good thing. Also, fans of sports can sometimes get very into the game too, so they could do the same thing to a fan of the opposing team. Another negative impact is how sometimes, people can be excluded by others. Because of sports becoming so popular lately, the equipment prices have been rising dramatically. Some people might not be able to afford fancy equipment and play with others. Sports have turned into an expensive hobby and hopefully the prices for equipment and enrollment in sports will be decreased sometime. Just because there are a few negative impacts from sports doesn't mean there are no positive impacts. Sports bring people together. They bring together teammates and even fans. Teammates become close friends as they grow as a team together. Friendships are made and it is a great thing to have some friends by your side. Families and friends can be brought together by meeting up every once in a while and having a gathering to watch a sport together with some food. Family and friends are some of the most important people to have in your life and it would be terrible to drift apart from them. Sports are a little reason just to get together more often and talk. Altogether, sports have many different impacts on our culture.
Sports also have many different impacts on my life. I have been playing sports since I was about five years old. I have played soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball. Sports keep me moving and in shape. It is good to be physical because it is good for your health. Because of sports, I have gotten many amazing friendships that have lasted for a long time. It's good to have friends because they can help you in times of need. Sports have also helped me to get closer to my dad. My dad is a big sports fan, so he becomes very interested by sports. We both share a special bond when we talk about a sport that I play. I love when he watches my games and talks to me about how i did after. Sports have had a huge impact on my life, and I'm thankful that my parents are supportive of my sports decisions.
The general argument made by director Trevor Martin in his work "Schooled- The Price of College Sports", is that the NCAA is getting away with a fraud of using their student athletes for billions of dollars and not giving the athletes even one cent. He says "not because they are amateurs, it’s because you don’t want to pay them." In this film, Martin is suggesting that the NCAA is using the term amateur as an excuse for not paying the student athletes any money for playing. The athletes put forth a lot of time and effort to stay student athletes and aren't getting any credit. In conclusion, Martin's belief is that the student athletes should receive money for their actions. 
