| PLAYING SPORTS WITHOUT SHOES TIED:
Studies have found an increase in ankle and knee injuries that are
directly related to not enough support from shoes. The easiest thing they
say one can do to cut down on these problems is to make sure your shoes are
laced up tight and tied.
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WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE?
In 2000, a study was released about the odds on becoming a professional
football or basketball player. The summary of the study showed, if you
are a starter on a team as an 8th grader, your chances of being on a
professional team some day are approximately .0001 percent in either sport.
Let's not discourage a child from pursuing their dreams but let's all be
aware of reality.
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