We interviewed high school students from across the country about the reasons why they participate in high school sports & activities. Here's what they had to say.
- Soccer
- basketball
- Track & Field
- dance
- Track & Field
- Hockey
- Cross Country
- Debate
- Theatre
- basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Speech
- Cheer
- Track & Field
- Journalism
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- football
- powerlifting
- Lacrosse
- Unified Bowling
- Unified Flag Football
- Cheerleading
- Show Choir
- Cross Country
- Basketball
- Softball
- Student Council
- Chemistry Club
Check out these #MyReasonWhy stories submitted during the 2016/17 school year! Did you submit a story last year? Search for it by state!
I participate in high school athletics…
“The Igloo” is my second home. I a…
After 18 years I still coach cheerleading…
#MyReasonWhy is love. I love playing…
There are really a multitude of…
So I can stay in shape…
Teamwork
#MyReasonWhy I play sports is that…
#MyReasonWhy I like to do high…
#MyReasonWhy I cheerlead for world cup…
Greatness is in everyone. I participate…
Coming from a small town in…
#MyReasonWhy I cheelead is because Cheerleading…
In school we run the mile…
I love sports because I can…
Before I started athletics I was 273…
I was honored to be the…
At first,I wasn't interested in…
I’m in band because when I…
GOD Family and Friends. #MyReasonWhy
I do marching band because of…
#MyReasonWhy is love. Music has always…
I do student government because I…
#MyReasonWhy is passion and family. I…
#MyReasonWhy I play my sports is…
Spread the Word
Help us tell the story about the value of participating in high school sports and other after school activities. Our high school sports "toolkit" has two excellent options for you to use in your school. AND THEY'RE FREE!
You've seen and heard what others have to say. Now... what do YOU like most about playing high school sports? Would you recommend playing high school sports to kids in middle school? If so, why?
Submit your video using the hashtag #MyReasonWhy, and we will repost our favorites!! And by the way, feel free to be as expressive, passionate and creative as you'd like.