40 Problems and 40 Positives with Sports Funding

40 Positives

1. New Varsity Jerseys
2. Endorsements
3. More Staff
4. Some team buses
5. More support
6. More Games
7. Better officials
8. More space for fans
9. More athletes
10. More practice time
11. More bleachers
12. More gym space
13. More games
14. More Practices
15. More coaching staff
16. More practice time
17. Can provide gym shoes for those who can’t afford it
18. Better equipment
19. Good coaches
20. More diverse sports
21. Helps students feel more comfortable joining instead of being worried about money
22. Helps teachers not take money out of their pockets
23. Scholarships
24. Keeps students engaged
25. Motivates students to have good grades to remain in the sport
26. Spend time with friends
27. Any extra money can be used to help other clubs
28. Better training
29. Better weight rooms
30. More fitness
31. Time management
32. Leadership skills
33. Teamwork
34. Social relationships
35. Self esteem
36. Self confidence
37. Success mindset
38. Risk taking
39. Responsibility
40. Handle pressure

40 Negatives

1. Lack of participation
2. Lack of resources
3. Not enough money to start clubs
4. Lack of communication
5. Less games
6. Coaches who know nothing about sports
7. Terrible refs
8. Can’t afford to provide water/Gatorade for teams
9. Less diverse clubs
10. Terrible equipment
11. Less teamwork
12. Worse training
13. Worse coaching staff
14. Worse training facilities
15. Lack of equipment
16. More injuries
17. Worse doctors
18. Students aren’t engaged
19. Less practices
20. Less confidence
21. Less wins
22. More losses
23. Less staff
24. Less support from other students
25. Less support from other teachers
26. Less support from other staff
27. More money spent from parents or students
28. Have to deal with fundraising
29. Less bleachers
30. Less players
31. Less safety measures
32. Lack of scholarships
33. Lack of motivation for students
34. Not very diverse
35. Less relationships
36. Less friendships
37. Less family-like bond
38. Lack of time management
39. Lack of responsibility
40. Less confidence