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i\u2019ve always been athletically challenged. in fact, i\u2019m probably one of the least competitive people you\u2019ll ever meet. as a kid, i strayed away from most sports and other physical activities.<\/p>\n
but for some reason, when i started high school, i decided to join the tennis team. and i\u2019m so glad that i did. here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n
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at most high schools, playing a sport is the easiest and most straightforward way to fulfill physical education requirements. you will not have to worry about taking exercise classes or finding other ways to satisfy graduation requisites. go the simple route. just sign up for a sport and you\u2019re done! it will make registering for classes a little less stressful.<\/p>\n
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joining a sport almost guarantees that you\u2019ll make new friends. and the bond you form with teammates is a unique, wonderful kind of friendship because you\u2019re used to supporting each other and working together.<\/p>\n
it\u2019s also fun to be a part of something in high school, where a lot of people feel like they don\u2019t fit in and can\u2019t find their place. find your place by getting outside of your comfort zone and trying new things!<\/p>\n
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being on a team will give you a lot more pride in your school. you\u2019ll feel more spirited, and just plain happy to go there.<\/p>\n
you\u2019ll love when people come to your games to support your team, so you may feel inclined to attend other school sporting events in order to spread the love.<\/p>\n
high school and college are the only times in your life when you can really take advantage of the fun opportunity to enthusiastically cheer on your school. don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n
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when you\u2019re playing a sport, a million things are running through your mind. you\u2019re thinking about your own technique, your strategy, how your teammates are performing, how the competition is performing\u2026 you\u2019re also just having a lot of fun. the last thing on your mind is the pain in your muscles. it\u2019s nothing like running on a treadmill at the gym. you get in better shape without even realizing it.<\/p>\n
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high school involves a lot of sitting at desks, scribbling in notebooks, and staring at screens. none of the above involve a lot of physical fitness. so it\u2019s nice to have a break from all the academia when you run onto that field or court. it keeps you not only sane, but happy. we all need a little balance in our lives.<\/p>\n
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you shouldn\u2019t join the team for this reason alone, although it is a nice upside. colleges love to see students who are involved in their school community in any way. so even if you\u2019re terrible at the sport, you can still list your participation in your applications.<\/p>\n
start freshman year! the more years of participation, the better in the eyes of admissions officers. plus, your skills will improve. by senior year, you\u2019ll likely be getting more playing time and less time on the bench.<\/p>\n
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