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[quote=Anonymous]I think that people are underestimating what having good sports teams at a college does. School spirit is also a part of going to college. Supporting friends, competing, having fun, another kind of activity outside of academics and clubs, it all adds up. If school X wins the Nescac then all the students get to feel good about that not just the 12 people on the field. If school X wins then more people want to go to that school because it raises the school's profile. Not everyone cares, but a lot of people do. Getting a participation award doesn't have to continue into college. It's done enough damage to the kids in the lower grades. It's ok to compete. It's ok to support your friends who are doing something they love and working hard at. The same way that it's great to have a school performance. Not everyone gets to be first violin or the lead in the play. There are tryouts everywhere in college. Not everyone gets to be a campus tour guide. People's reactions to athletics on this thread is really off. Teach your kids to respect what everyone does and support your friends for their achievements. There's enough to go around. [/quote]

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