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Thumbs Up. Top Story - November 2019.
In the summer of 2015 I took an internship in rural Vermont. Living on my own for the first time, I made sure to bring all the essentials for a summer of learning and growth; lots of non-perishable food items, sunblock, and most importantly my waterski. The internship site resided 400 yards shy of placid Lake Fairlee, and I hoped there might be a generous boater willing to give me a pull.
By Jordan Long6 years ago in Unbalanced
How to Teach Your Kid to Play Golf
The modern golf industry has gained great momentum and has gradually turned into a business. Golf is especially popular as a subject of children’s education. It can be taught at schools. There is a huge number of golf coaches, and there are numerous tournaments. Starting training courses from an early age is now quite simple—the main thing left to do is to select the path of development of a little golfer accurately.
By Mary Ann Blom6 years ago in Unbalanced
Greed, Not Title IX, Responsible for the Cutting of Men's Sports Programs
I’ve played sports my whole life. They are a teacher, a test of character and provide an outlet that helps guide us along the journey of life. But this human necessity had been disproportionally denied our sisters—until Title IX was passed. In recent years, though, the landmark legislation has come under criticism. Organizations like the College Sports Council (CSC) claim that striving for women’s equality has unfairly resulted in numerous cuts to men’s sports programs. Wrestling, men’s gymnastics, and tennis are typically among the programs that leave men out in the cold. But before I flush out the facts, let’s cherish the history first.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
USA vs. The Rest of the World: How America Compares in Non-US Sports
In terms of sport endeavour, the USA as a nation does come top of the pile. They always boss the Olympics when it comes around every four years, and are strong competitors in many other sports around the world. However, America is perhaps strongest at its own sports: namely American football, baseball and basketball. You can tell they’re so America-centric that when international games are played in those sports, America aren’t normally allowed to compete at their full strength. In the IFAF World Championships of American Football, the USA are only allowed to name amateur players and no professionals in the NFL. And they’ve still won the last three editions. But how do they fare on the world stage with multinational sports like soccer (association football), rugby and cricket? Let’s find out.
By Jaime Hunter 6 years ago in Unbalanced
How Much Is Too Much Competitive Youth Sports
You don’t have to go too far to hear parents lamenting the busy sports schedules they endure with their kids. I only wish I could have grown up in such a culture because there was an awful lot of sitting around in the 70s. Still, there must be a middle ground, and I wonder what the impact is when adults are always involved.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
The Role of Technology in the Future of the Sports Sector
Do you ever just look at the simplest appliance, maybe even a toaster, and begin to wonder how the first people to invent it even came up with the idea? It’s overwhelming how far we’ve come since then. It’s still shocking to think about how vital a part technology plays in our lives.
By Emma Wilson6 years ago in Unbalanced
Alternate Ways of Staying Focused While Playing Sports
For anyone who has ever participated in sports, the idea of maintaining a mental edge during a game is all-too-obvious. Losing focus is described in a number of unflattering ways. The most noteworthy label is that we choked.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Unbalanced
The INEOS 1:59 Challenge: Are Humans on the Verge of Outrunning Cars?
The ancient debate on whether or not man will ever be able to outrun cars has been rekindled after Eliud Kipchoge’s INEOS 1:59 history-making victory. The celebrated, record-breaking marathoner is now the first man to finish a 42 kilometers (26.2 miles) marathon race in less than two hours. That translates to an average speed of approximately 21 kilometers per hour (13.1 mph or 5.833 meters per second). So, are humans on the verge of outrunning cars?
By Robert Gitau6 years ago in Unbalanced
My Review of 'The Natural'
I heard of The Natural when I was younger but never got the chance to watch it. All I remembered about it was that there was this kid that made a baseball bat from a tree that was hit by lightning. I also remembered The Simpsons doing a parody of the movie in one of their episodes. All that to say, I didn't know too much about the movie except that it was a baseball movie.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Unbalanced
The Unique Power of Uniforms in Sports
We use uniforms for the following reasons: To instill a sense of equality in schools and academic institutions amongst students. To bring about a sense of togetherness and team spirit in the members of sports teams. To ease the identification of workers in a specific organization or company.
By Eada Hudes6 years ago in Unbalanced
Sports to Try for Swimming Enthusiasts
Swimming is, in and of itself, a sport that provides cardiovascular and aerobic exercise. It helps strengthen and tone muscles. Those with arthritis can enjoy exercise without a worsening of their symptoms by participating in water aerobics. Swimming is even known to improve mood. But for those who want a bit more from their water workouts, there are a variety of water sports to participate in. Whether solo, cooperative in groups, or competitive, these water sports are challenging and rewarding.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Unbalanced
