I just had another one of these student-parent arguments.
Objective: What are some more points supporting why any applicant to the SA's should do sport(s)?
Originally they supported my decision to do sports, but now they are objecting to soccer in particular.
Background:
I am 16 and a junior. I am aware that nearly all SA cadets/mids were athletes in HS and are now athletes. Most of them were varsity athletes in HS and many earned varsity letters. I do not work after school or have anything hindering the time to do sports except my parents.
Narrative:
I was arguing to my parents that I should do soccer versus track (which I originally planned to do) since it is a team sport and many of my friends/classmates play soccer. My school has the IB/MYP Program and students zoned for our school (virtually all the IB students hand around together and play soccer). Our school allows everyone to make the team but skills enable people to actually play during games. I do not have previous experience in either one within the past 5 years.
Their point:
Since my eyesight is somewhat questionable I may eventually be disqualified even if I meet the academic criteria, I am better off using more of my time to study. Their reasoning is that if I do not get appointed to the academies with a strong academic background I can still go to a decent college with ROTC.
But I thought most ROTC cadets were also athletes in HS that succeeded as scholars, as a leader, and as athletes.
Since I have been wearing corrective lenses at night for over 5 years I have no clue what my uncorrected vision is now.
They are more supportive in me joining clubs because they believe clubs do not drain my energy.
I feel like for one to succeed at any one of the academies, one must be able to balance between studying and sports.
Please help
Objective: What are some more points supporting why any applicant to the SA's should do sport(s)?
Originally they supported my decision to do sports, but now they are objecting to soccer in particular.
Background:
I am 16 and a junior. I am aware that nearly all SA cadets/mids were athletes in HS and are now athletes. Most of them were varsity athletes in HS and many earned varsity letters. I do not work after school or have anything hindering the time to do sports except my parents.
Narrative:
I was arguing to my parents that I should do soccer versus track (which I originally planned to do) since it is a team sport and many of my friends/classmates play soccer. My school has the IB/MYP Program and students zoned for our school (virtually all the IB students hand around together and play soccer). Our school allows everyone to make the team but skills enable people to actually play during games. I do not have previous experience in either one within the past 5 years.
Their point:
Since my eyesight is somewhat questionable I may eventually be disqualified even if I meet the academic criteria, I am better off using more of my time to study. Their reasoning is that if I do not get appointed to the academies with a strong academic background I can still go to a decent college with ROTC.
But I thought most ROTC cadets were also athletes in HS that succeeded as scholars, as a leader, and as athletes.
Since I have been wearing corrective lenses at night for over 5 years I have no clue what my uncorrected vision is now.
They are more supportive in me joining clubs because they believe clubs do not drain my energy.
I feel like for one to succeed at any one of the academies, one must be able to balance between studying and sports.
Please help