lops with his teammates (Micheli 29-30). Along with the friendships comes teamwork, which teaches them to relate in positive and cooperative ways to others. Teamwork is something that a person deals with when they are young and old (Sundberg 72). Team sports teach children to work together and encourage one another. Playing together creates a special relationship and bond amongst teammates that is hard to break (Conner 191).
             Along with developing friendships and teams, sports also develop the mind. There have been many studies done which prove that students who are in shape physically have better academic standings and do better in school (Micheli 26). Sports help children bring out their academic interests and capabilities, which help them to raise their own their own standards. Dr. Jam
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