The first benefit of adding longer sports seasons is the students have more focus on getting better grades.”People who have an overwhelming schedule have a higher academics then people who don't do extracurricular activities.” Said KCRA News: How much is too much. This means for Monticello Trails most athletes at our school will most likely keep …show more content…
“Kids who play the minimal amount of sports tend to be healthier and happier.” According to Walt Gray from KCRA News: How much is too much. This not only helps Monticello Trails because their sports team would win more games, but it would also inspire more students to play sports. While it's obviously sports make students healthier and happier, some people may have some concerns for longer sports seasons.
Many parents or guardians of students mights say longer sports season would make their kids more prone to injuries such as concussions.”Studies show concussions have risen from 7,000 to 22,000, in this past year”(KCRA) reported. But with the increase of money for longer sports seasons we will be able to get a stand by nurse on the court/field to immediately check the athlete out. With concussions or other injuries,there are always downside and one downside for parents could be lower