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It’s fab to exercise for your health, but a recent article in The Washington Post reported that the benefits of competitive sports stick with athletes for a lifetime.

Think about it: When you’re on the soccer field, you learn to succeed in high-pressure situations, know how to practice hard and see first-hand the importance of teamwork. Even if you don’t make varsity or score the winning goal, playing on a team can majorly boost self-esteem. Plus, research shows kids who are on sports teams in high school end up celebrating success later, by going to college and being paid more in the working world.

Not into crazy competition? The article recommended getting involved in more community-based athletic opportunities, like Girls on the Run (girlsontherun.org), which focuses more on setting goals than finishing first.

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BY JIAE K. ON 9/7/2009 7:00:00 AM 16 COMMENTS

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I'm super competitive w/ my bff. We're both runners and we have the exact same schedules!

jklforever on 11/5/2009 8:57:08 PM

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I play soccer, and other competitive sports. I'm not the most outgoing person, yet I still am shy and nervous when speaking in front of an unfamiliar crowd. Any advice on what could help boost self-esteem?

Hi babe,

Overcoming stage fright is a tough feet. Relax, think of all of the things that you have accomplished, use eye-contact, and try not to think about how nervous/uncomfortable you are. Once you start speaking in front of people more often you'll become more comfortable with it.

xoxo Keltie

Keltie E.

AstroStar88 on 9/7/2009 9:57:47 PM

I'd rather have fun playing the game instead of being like super competitive lol

jdizzle09 on 9/7/2009 9:28:20 PM

I'm totally competitive in all sports, especially soccer! but i always have fun first ;)

Check out my profile girls, and please leave a comment, thanks!

SportyGal on 9/7/2009 7:08:15 PM

Cool, that's great!

Check out my profile; I give the best advice!

Abriella123 on 9/7/2009 6:53:10 PM

hmm does dance have the same effect?!

periodworrier17 on 9/7/2009 4:52:46 PM

That's cool, i run Cross country, play basketball, and softball!

Sportygirl <3 basketball on 9/7/2009 4:12:43 PM

I play soccer it's really fun I'm usually in a good mood after playing so i'm glad that i play!

summer_forever! on 9/7/2009 4:07:16 PM

Does marching band count?

laramarie on 9/7/2009 2:26:03 PM

swweeeet i play soccer

vana903 on 9/7/2009 12:52:46 PM

i used to play soccer...but now i don't. i run cross country.

hit.the.surfs. on 9/7/2009 12:24:47 PM

I LOVE SOCCER!!!

LJSOCCER12 on 9/7/2009 10:50:39 AM

hey girlies! if you need some help with a sticky situation let me know on my profile! if you need some one to help you reach your healthy you goals let me know on my profile! if you just need someone to talk to about a hard time well i think you can guess what the solution is! i give advice girls and have lots of experience in it! check it out!
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hugatree95 on 9/7/2009 10:34:54 AM

im not really competitve when i play sports. i like to play for fun! (:

Becca13 on 9/7/2009 8:45:17 AM

wow! thats great i play softball and hav been 4 about 5 or 6 years

tiarrald on 9/7/2009 8:18:25 AM

FIRST COMMENT?!?!?

tiarrald on 9/7/2009 8:17:54 AM

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