Category: Sports

Does the NCAA Fail Student Athletes?

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Does the NCAA Fail Student Athletes? | Sports | Converge

Recently, more and more people have begun asking questions about the legitimacy of the relationship between the NCAA and student athletes. What seems, on the surface, to be a mutually beneficial relationship – the NCAA can develop a great sport, the athletes can get a free education that they might otherwise not good – might turn out not to be so beneficial to all parties. Indeed, it’s beginning to look like the NCAA get the better end of the deal, by a long way. Of course, there are people and…

Engage With Your Sports Passion In Additional Ways

Jason Fleagle
Engage With Your Sports Passion In Additional Ways | Sports | Converge

Being a sports fan can be incredibly difficult, not because you actually have to do something, but you are relying on a collection of other people to do something for you. Whether you’ve been called an armchair quarterback or hidden your eyes from a penalty shootout, you know the pain of loving sports. And there is nothing wrong with it, in fact here are some ways that you can enjoy the games you love even more. Fantasy Sports Let’s start with something that isn’t too active but is fun and…

How & Why You Should Start Rock Climbing

Jason Fleagle
How & Why You Should Start Rock Climbing | Sports | Converge

Rock climbing is one of those things that most people have never tried, even if they think it might be fun to do so. Maybe it’s time you really did try it out and see if it’s for you. There are many great reasons why you should, and we’re also going to provide you with some advice if you want to get started. Read on now to find out more.   Reasons to Start Rock Climbing: It Throws You Into a Whole New Life Experience Climbing up the side of…

The Common Sports Injuries You Need To Watch Out For

Jason Fleagle
The Common Sports Injuries You Need To Watch Out For | Sports | Converge

Even though playing sports is a really healthy way to keep fit, it can actually put us at risk of suffering from certain sports injuries. Many beginners to certain sports are at an increased risk of getting injured as they push themselves too far before their body is strong enough. But some pro sports players even suffer from various injuries if they fail to warm up or cool down correctly. There’s no reason to worry too much if you do end up injured while playing sport. Resting the injured part…

The Best Sports For Improving Hand-Eye Coordination

Jason Fleagle
The Best Sports For Improving Hand-Eye Coordination | Sports | Converge

Playing sports has all sorts of health benefits, some more obvious than others. It’s no surprise that playing sports is great for cardio and muscle building but most people don’t think about hand-eye coordination when they’re picking a sport. It’s an important skill that you use in everyday life and if you have trouble with it, it can cause you all sorts of problems. If you’re looking to improve your hand-eye coordination skills while having fun and getting fit at the same time, here are some great sports to get…

Why It’s Healthy To Have A Sports Addiction

Jason Fleagle
Why It's Healthy To Have A Sports Addiction | Sports | Converge

We’re not talking an addiction in the sense that if you don’t have a bit of sports in your life, you’ll go into some kind of withdrawals. Although we’re sure that a few of you die hard fans out there will admit that when it’s not sports season, you truly do feel lost. You might even find yourself watching a sport you have no interest in, such as horse racing, or maybe even swimming if it is not your cup of tea. We would call this a bit of a…

inTeam – Inspirational Stories from Athletes & Coaches

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Original post first appeared on InTeam, check it out by clicking here.  Why do stories matter to us so much?  Don’t you love to hear a good one?  Have you ever thought about that? Stories define who we are as human beings and allow us to inspire, engage, and unite with other people. A good story is one that inspires and improves the greater good. Our stories as human beings are powerful opportunities to create change in different communities around the world. Every story has power. (Check out the video…