When Aref Azizi, sophomore, decided to participate in a school sport each season this year, he knew it would be challenging
“It made it more difficult for me to do my homework,” Azizi said.
Azizi tried out for soccer in the fall, joined wrestling in the winter and track in the spring.
“I only played soccer before. All the other sports were new,” Azizi said. “All sports were consecutive and there was no overlapping.”
Similar to Azizi, many MHS students take on sports during all three seasons, fall, winter and spring.
Activities Director Adam Starling supports the idea of playing multiple sports.
“Studies show the more involved students are, the better they perform in the classroom,” Starling said. “They learn how to manage their time well.”
Some positives of playing multiple sports are effective time management, training different muscle groups and learning how to listen and follow different coaching styles, Starling said. Students can also build better relations with fellow athletes.
Starling said students won’t be negatively impacted from playing school sports.
“If a student athlete is determined, driven and focused on competing, while being able to manage their classwork, playing multiple sports is a great opportunity to grow as a young adult,” Starling said.
Ava Reidt, sophomore, is a part of Varsity Mystique, which continues through the fall, winter and spring seasons.
“I don’t have much time outside of school, so I have to use my time during school to do my homework and studying,” Reidt said.
Reidt uses Ac Lab to complete her homework, and she said doing this helps her manage all of her classes in a timely manner.
Reidt said having all three seasons to practice can help her get better at her sport.
“I like having camaraderie with the team and how we are all each other’s best friends,” Reidt said. “I get to spend my time doing what I love with all my best friends.”
