In defense of school sports I think of the writings of the old Greek Philosophers. Plato's Republic is a great example. In his imaginary Republic all youths were sent to state schools where they were taught and trained to be the workers and leaders of tomorrow. They underwent a thorough winnowing process and were divided into three groups - Bronze, Silver and Gold. Only the best - those who excelled at physical, intellectual and moral training were thought good enough to become eventual leaders - the Philosopher Kings in the new Republic. In the Republic you might have been smart but if you didn't excell at sports and being a warrior you weren't considered Gold. Or if you were a great athlete but couldn't do the intellectual work you might only make it to Silver. Or if you excelled at both sports and study but couldn't control your animal urges or had character flaws you might only reach Bronze.
Consider our college sports programs of today where character does NOT matter and learning is done for the athletes by others. Were it up to me I would toss out most of the HS and college sports programs. At least for a time till we can adjust our priorities a little. For it seems to me todays schools are building up the least important part of a child or youth in this day and age - the physical. And they let the most important parts of the kid - their character and education go to the dogs.
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