Tips to Making an Athlete Care about Being a Role Model

Marquita Hilliard
12/08/2014
Prof. Connie Douglas
English 112-79

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Dear Reader,
Athletes are highly looked at by young children as role models. Society, now days put our
athletes on a pedestal so high that they tend to forget these athletes are still human and like all humans
they make mistakes. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines athlete as: a person who is trained or skilled in
exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina. ("Athlete." MerriamWebster.com.), as you can see role model is not a part of the definition for athlete. Role model is defined
by Merriam- Webster Dictionary as: someone who another person admires and tries to be like. ("Role
Model." Merriam-Webster.com). The two definitions have totally different meanings can they be
conjoined? Should society consider athletes as role models?
I introduce to you: Tips to Making an Athlete Care about Being a Role Model is the subject of
my project. I came up with this idea from my research of why athletes are not role models, and why
parents should be the most important role model to their children. This topic is very important to me
because I see a lot of children who admire athletes, then they are let down when an athlete commits a
crime or make a negative decision. My main character in this project will be the children who look up to
athletes and what their feelings are athletes. The setting is of this project would be on display in the lobby
of the athletes facility for them to see and to remind them of not only their fans, but the children who want
to be just like them. My theme that will be carried throughout my genres will be this:

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You will see this picture and saying at the end of each genre. I have learned that there are many
ways to get a point across. I also learned through my genres that there are different approaches that can
make your idea easier to understand. In this project you will be pleased to see the creativity and time took
into making my point come across clear and easily understood.

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Athletes need to start thinking about the children that admire

them!!!!

Athletes Are Not Role Models But They Should Carry Themselves As Respectable Human Beings With A
Purpose, Not Just For Entertainment Purposes Only.

Poster:
Doing a poster in a visual form using an image of sports with
words is a great way to get people to visualize a change. Through
this genre it shows that children are watching athletes and they
should be more careful of their actions to become better as a
person and an athlete. This genre demonstrates that an athlete

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may not be a role model but they can have a positive influence on
children instead of having a negative influence. My main purpose
for this poster is to get the athletes attention.

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The children of the world who care

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Picture:
I chose to use this picture as my visual display because it gives the
viewers something to visualize. Here stands three well known
athletes who have disappointed their fans and three different
ways. This picture shows that its not just one type of crime that
they can commit but depending on the athlete and their
addiction. All three of these athletes have made trouble mistakes
that will follow them for the rest of their life. This is one of the
prime reasons why athletes should realize that their life is on a
fore front of the world to see and they should be very mindful of
what they do.
Picture used comes from:
http://blogs.ubc.ca/stephenilagan/files/2013/03/nike-may-need-torethink-the-just-do-it-logo1.jpg

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Why We Are Not Watching You

I watched you play, I like the way you made that
interception
You are so cool with all you newe tattoos
The way you make those plays, make me want to
practice all day
You really tackled that guy, thats the stuff I like
I watched all your games and mimic all your ways
Only to see that you are not so cool.
You may be nice, making that touchdown
But wasnt nothing nice about making yo lady
touchdown on the elevator
Not so cool now, I thought you were a good dude
So now I cant watch you play because of the bad
decision you made.

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Poem:
I chose to do a poem for my creative writing because it will touch
a players heart by reading how they really affect the children that
look up to them. I want to show the athletes that what they makes
children think its ok for them to do those same actions when its
not ok. Through this poem the athlete will be able to feel the
emotions of a child as they go from a happy place to a sad place
because of the athletes bad decision.

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National Sports Association

Acknowledgment of Rules and Terms for Participation- Contract
Participating in the National Sports Association is a privilege.
If the athlete cannot represent their team, and themselves, in a respectable manner, this
privilege will be taken away. In order to reach the teams full potential, the individual will be
responsible to live up to the following criteria.
All participants are adults first and athletes second.
This means if an adult cannot perform in the present themselves in a respectable manner
outside of the sports facility they cannot perform on the field/court. If an athlete receives a
complaint, he/she will be suspended from the team for a week.
If an athlete receives a second complaint within the same quarter, that athlete will be suspended
indefinitely from the team.
Athletes must meet the sports facility requirements
*Each athlete must maintain a positive personal image on and off the court
*When an athlete is put on probation, they must participate in practice, but they cannot dress
out for a game.
Attendance at all practices and games is mandatory.
Athletes will not commit any crime, if a crime is committed the athlete will be subject to
termination of contract without continuation of pay.
Athletes must demonstrate sportsmanship during all competitions/games.
Any display of unsportsmanlike conduct will result in a consequence.
*1stoccurrence= Verbal reprimand from coach.
*2ndoccurrence= Must sit the bench for rest of practice/period/ quarter/inning etc.
*3rd occurrence= Athlete is suspended for at least one game.
*4thoccurrence= Athlete is dismissed from sport and must turn their uniform into the coach.
Athletes must conduct themselves in a respectful manner at all times during away games.
Any act of anger or disrespect toward a teammate, coach, opponent, official, or civilian will
result in loss of playing time, and possibly suspension.
The athlete is responsible for all of their actions on and off the court.
No athlete may participate until they have been cleared of any prior criminal charges this must
be review by the athletic director, coach and management team.
Family members must also conduct themselves in a positive manner, displaying
sportsmanship, at all athletic events.
If you have any questions regarding this contract, please dont hesitate to call or email the
athletic director or coach.

I have read the contract, and agree to meet the criteria above. If I do not meet the
criteria above, I understand the consequences.
Athletes Signature: _______________________ Date: __________
Head Coachs Signature: ___________________ Date: __________
Asst. Coachs Signature:____________________ Date:__________
Owner of Teams Approval:__________________ Date:__________
National Sports Association
520-682 Sports Blvd
Washington, DC 25964-8262

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Contract:
I chose to do a contract as my structured genre because its a great
way to get athletes to think about their actions before they do
anything negative. Athletes will know upfront what will not be
tolerated and the consequences of any criminal act and or
conviction. This contract will serve the purpose of making
athletes more responsible for their actions. Through this genre I
want to show that if more sports facilities used contracts that
addressed the consequences of an athletes choice than athletes
would be more mindful when making negative decisions.

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