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Carolyn
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Grand Junction, Colorado
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Should I join a team?
I am a senior in high school and am thinking about joining my basketball team even though I have never done it in high school. Should I do it as a fun thing for my last year? or should I pass because I haven't done it before now? Will I regret not doing it next year when I'm in college?
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Michael Knox
Customer Success Manager
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North Brunswick Township, New Jersey
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Michael’s Answer
You most certainly should - playing high school basketball was one of the most rewarding experiences I had growing up. You build a special bond with your teammates and it helps you grow as a person and better understand how to operate within a team. You'll learn dedication and hard work while making new friends who can support you through the remainder of your time at High School.
Allison DiNuzzo
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Kearny, New Jersey
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Allison’s Answer
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"- while this is a little bit of a cheesy quote, I think it applies to your situation perfectly!! You never know what doors this could open for you like new friends, new skills, connecting with and an overall new experience! Go for it. Your senior year is the time to do everything you want to before high school ends.
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Lexi Summers
Health Industries Consulting Associate
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Lexi’s Answer
You should totally go for it! Senior year is all about trying new things and making memories before you head off to college. Imagine looking back and saying, “Yeah, I joined the basketball team my senior year, and it was awesome!” Even if you haven’t played before, it’s all about having fun, staying active, and being part of a team. You never know unless you try, and you definitely don’t want to look back and think, “What if?” So grab those sneakers and jump in!
Kevin P Hust, MBA
Risk Administration and Army Officer
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Dallas, Texas
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Kevin P’s Answer
Carolyn, my number one piece of advice to young adults is always “do it all while you can”. So YES! Besides having fun you’ll have experiences you other wise wouldn’t have. You might meet new friends and who knows, this something fun might turn into something more.
Situations like this definitely fall into the category of “I’d rather try and not like it then never try and regret it”. Joining, trying out, playing, all of that can be stopped at any point. But not trying out for the team will be gone when the coach fills the roster.
One other point, I’ve been part of too many interviews where high school and college sports were discussed. Primarily the applicant playing the sport. In fact, one peer of mine several years ago put playing sports on the same level as work experience. Here is why, a desire to win in a competitive area.
You will be playing with the intent to win. You will be playing as part of a team to do what it takes. You will rely on each other to be better and care for one another. And that is 100% a transferable skill into the working world.
Every team has a coach. A teacher is not a coach, coaches are typically tougher. If you play on that team, it shows future employers you can be coached. This is another take away.
So yes, today you will join to have fun. As you should. But your future self will not only thank you but be grateful for trying this.
Suit up, tell the coach to put you in, and don’t forget to put this on your resume.
Situations like this definitely fall into the category of “I’d rather try and not like it then never try and regret it”. Joining, trying out, playing, all of that can be stopped at any point. But not trying out for the team will be gone when the coach fills the roster.
One other point, I’ve been part of too many interviews where high school and college sports were discussed. Primarily the applicant playing the sport. In fact, one peer of mine several years ago put playing sports on the same level as work experience. Here is why, a desire to win in a competitive area.
You will be playing with the intent to win. You will be playing as part of a team to do what it takes. You will rely on each other to be better and care for one another. And that is 100% a transferable skill into the working world.
Every team has a coach. A teacher is not a coach, coaches are typically tougher. If you play on that team, it shows future employers you can be coached. This is another take away.
So yes, today you will join to have fun. As you should. But your future self will not only thank you but be grateful for trying this.
Suit up, tell the coach to put you in, and don’t forget to put this on your resume.
Wayne Archibald
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Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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Wayne’s Answer
Hello Carolyn! I would strongly encourage you to consider becoming part of the team. Taking the leap to join a basketball team during your final year of high school can bring about a multitude of advantages, even if you're new to the game:
1. Enhancement of Physical & Mental Well-being:
- Boosted physical health: The dynamic nature of basketball, involving running, leaping, and overall physical exertion, promotes cardiovascular health, strength, and stamina.
- Alleviation of stress: Engaging in physical activities is a proven method of stress reduction, and the team setting provides a sense of camaraderie and social support.
- Heightened self-assurance: Acquiring new skills and being a valuable part of a team can significantly elevate your self-esteem and confidence.
2. Fostering Social & Academic Development:
- Building new relationships: Being part of a team instantly broadens your social network, enabling you to forge connections with people who share similar interests.
- Developing teamwork & leadership skills: Engaging in a team sport cultivates collaboration, communication, and leadership skills that are beneficial in various life scenarios.
- Honing time management skills: Juggling academic responsibilities with practice and game schedules enhances your time management and organizational skills, vital for college and life thereafter.
3. Preparing for College & Future Endeavors:
- Possibility of athletic scholarships: While joining in your senior year may not guarantee a scholarship, it can highlight your dedication and athletic prowess to college scouts.
- Strengthening college applications: Involvement in extracurricular activities like sports displays commitment, teamwork, and a well-rounded character to college admissions.
- Acquisition of invaluable life skills: The lessons learned in terms of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance on the basketball court can be applied to future academic, professional, and personal pursuits.
If you genuinely feel that joining the team aligns with your interests and you can maintain your academic performance, go ahead and sign up, and above all, enjoy the experience.
Best of luck!
1. Enhancement of Physical & Mental Well-being:
- Boosted physical health: The dynamic nature of basketball, involving running, leaping, and overall physical exertion, promotes cardiovascular health, strength, and stamina.
- Alleviation of stress: Engaging in physical activities is a proven method of stress reduction, and the team setting provides a sense of camaraderie and social support.
- Heightened self-assurance: Acquiring new skills and being a valuable part of a team can significantly elevate your self-esteem and confidence.
2. Fostering Social & Academic Development:
- Building new relationships: Being part of a team instantly broadens your social network, enabling you to forge connections with people who share similar interests.
- Developing teamwork & leadership skills: Engaging in a team sport cultivates collaboration, communication, and leadership skills that are beneficial in various life scenarios.
- Honing time management skills: Juggling academic responsibilities with practice and game schedules enhances your time management and organizational skills, vital for college and life thereafter.
3. Preparing for College & Future Endeavors:
- Possibility of athletic scholarships: While joining in your senior year may not guarantee a scholarship, it can highlight your dedication and athletic prowess to college scouts.
- Strengthening college applications: Involvement in extracurricular activities like sports displays commitment, teamwork, and a well-rounded character to college admissions.
- Acquisition of invaluable life skills: The lessons learned in terms of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance on the basketball court can be applied to future academic, professional, and personal pursuits.
If you genuinely feel that joining the team aligns with your interests and you can maintain your academic performance, go ahead and sign up, and above all, enjoy the experience.
Best of luck!
Michael Mann
Manager
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Buffalo, New York
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Michael’s Answer
Absolutely, you should definitely consider joining the team! It's going to be an amazing journey for you. You'll have the chance to make new friends and learn the value of teamwork. These are crucial skills that will benefit you throughout your life. Relish every single moment of your senior year and don't hesitate to try new things! Congratulations!
Cottrell Wanda
Supervisor
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Heathsville, Virginia
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Cottrell’s Answer
If this is something you’re interested in, give it your all. It’s never too late to explore something new. You might discover that you genuinely love the sport.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to hear you want to join a basket ball team. I would encourage you to do so. The most important is to manage your time properly given you are on the final year of high school now. You have to identify a time management tool that suits you, eg Google Calendar, MS Outlook, phone calendar, etc
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Put down the time you need to practice in basketball team and competition schedule
3. Assign some time every day for your assignment and projects. Do some revision on the material covered in the class.
4. Make sure you have enough sleep
5. You may need to assign more time for revision before assessment
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Put down the time you need to practice in basketball team and competition schedule
3. Assign some time every day for your assignment and projects. Do some revision on the material covered in the class.
4. Make sure you have enough sleep
5. You may need to assign more time for revision before assessment
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Lindsay Ward (she/her), PMP
Program Manager
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Erie, Colorado
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Lindsay’s Answer
Absolutely!! I strongly encourage you to join if it's something you are interested in doing!! In my experience, I rarely regret doing something whereas I have regretted not doing something. The more you do and the more experiences you can gain, the easier it is to pinpoint the direction you want to go (or don't want to go) in your life. Also I'm a huge believer in gaining and using transferable skills. You might find that you join this basketball team for fun and to try something new and you might find that it makes you a better communicator, team player, and more willing to try new things and take risks! All of these skills are so relevant and helpful in your every day life and future career. All the best to you in whichever direction you decide on!
Tess Satterfield
Lifeguard
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Vienna, Virginia
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Tess’s Answer
As a colligate student-athlete, I strongly believe that playing a sport will help you in every aspect of life. Playing sports helps you with real world problems. Playing a sport is great for you college aps as well. Being able to be a team player is a strong skill that will help you in the work place.
Amy Goegan
Lead Design
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New York, New York
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Amy’s Answer
I would suggest joining a sport. You will create long lasting friendships, learn to win AND lose, and you will have an advantage in the workforce. Sports teaches you strategy, and how to read what others are doing or are going to do and sport teaches you to interact with many different types of personalities. Trying something new may be scary but just by walking through that fear and doing it, you have already done something big for yourself and will find the next scary thing may not be so scary as you will now have a reference from this situation.
David Hayes
Computer Security
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Dallas, Texas
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David’s Answer
Carolyn, yes, you should consider joining the basketball team. "I've never done it before" is a guide for what to learn next, not a justification for avoiding things. There's a first time for everything.
You won't like everything you try. That's OK. Learning that you don't like something is still learning, and learning is never a waste of time. Thomas Edison had been working on the light bulb for two years when a reporter asked him if all those experiments were wasted. "Oh no," he replied, "I've learned 3,000 things that won't work."
Keep a balance. Playing a sport, or an instrument, or taking a part time job is only one aspect of your life. You're planning on college. That means your primary job right now is to finish high school and do well enough that you can get into the college you choose. Don't spend so much time on side activities that you damage your chances at the primary goal.
Finally, remember there is always a tomorrow. If you don't join the basketball team now, there are intramural teams in college. You won't get a scholarship -- very few people go to college on athletic scholarships -- but you'll be welcome to join even if you have no experience. I took up fencing and water polo and competitive shooting and scuba diving while I was in college. I wasn't particularly great at any of those things, but I enjoyed participating and I have great memories of them all.
You won't like everything you try. That's OK. Learning that you don't like something is still learning, and learning is never a waste of time. Thomas Edison had been working on the light bulb for two years when a reporter asked him if all those experiments were wasted. "Oh no," he replied, "I've learned 3,000 things that won't work."
Keep a balance. Playing a sport, or an instrument, or taking a part time job is only one aspect of your life. You're planning on college. That means your primary job right now is to finish high school and do well enough that you can get into the college you choose. Don't spend so much time on side activities that you damage your chances at the primary goal.
Finally, remember there is always a tomorrow. If you don't join the basketball team now, there are intramural teams in college. You won't get a scholarship -- very few people go to college on athletic scholarships -- but you'll be welcome to join even if you have no experience. I took up fencing and water polo and competitive shooting and scuba diving while I was in college. I wasn't particularly great at any of those things, but I enjoyed participating and I have great memories of them all.
Doc Raymond
songwriter
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Hiawassee, Georgia
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Doc’s Answer
Carolyn,
Life is a highway we all must travel. It's a scenic highway with many places to stop and experience something new. To wit, you will only have one senior year in high school, take advantage of that and experience all you can. Always keep in mind, there are no more yesterdays, just todays and tomorrows for you to greet. Go out and live your best life!
Life is a highway we all must travel. It's a scenic highway with many places to stop and experience something new. To wit, you will only have one senior year in high school, take advantage of that and experience all you can. Always keep in mind, there are no more yesterdays, just todays and tomorrows for you to greet. Go out and live your best life!
robin herr
supervise people
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Quarryville, Pennsylvania
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robin’s Answer
Maintaining your grades is crucial, but don't forget to enjoy your senior year as well! It's a unique time that you won't get to relive, so seize the moment and make the most of it!
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