I realize some teachers may think that sports are a waste of students’ time. I disagree. Playing a sport encourages a student to develop discipline, perseverance, and the ability to work as part of a team towards a common goal. It also encourages good health habits. Good health provides the strong foundation needed for everything else. When I was applying for jobs, I recall that there were some job descriptions that specifically stated that they were looking for people who had played a team sport in school.