Some Thoughts on Sports in Society…

Welcome to the Hanover High Sports in Society Blog. Here are some thoughts, events, ideas, and questions!

October 2015

  1. High School Sports: Concussions are a huge setback for a student-athlete and his / her team. “I hate concussions!” (per 1 BP)

September 2015

  1. High School Sports: Coach Schneider is an amazing teacher, coach, and friend who has impacted thousands of lives in Hanover. She is approaching 500 wins in field hockey! LEGEND!
  2. Professional Sports: Tom Brady and the Patriots are back! Defending Super Bowl Champions!
  3. Youth Sports: Parents think about college scholarships before a child is conceived! E:60 Sperm U!
  4. Youth Sports: A Scituate U8 youth coach calls his team GREEN DEATH and sends out a controversial email!
  5. Legislation is being discussed to ban on-line gambling.
  6. Youth Sports: Flag Football is fun for elementary aged players.
  7. Boston radio stations love Pro teams and athletes ( WZLX interview with Captain Jerod Mayo /  / ) @WEEI @WATD
  8. Quarterbacks and coaches are important to success in the NFL!
  9. The whole world can see the talented CB & the Hanover Football team!
  10. They have an APP for that and it is FREE! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miaa/id987574520?mt=8
  11. Youth Sports: Guest Thought “Keep youth sports in perspective!”
  12. Youth Sports: KISS (the Rock Band! PC) KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!
  13. College Sports: Mike Sirignano is a an amazing two-time Division III All-American! (We hope to reconnect with him this year!)
  14. College Sports: Not all athletes handle adversity well. Nebraska football throws a pick, the QB throws a temper tantrum, and an OL commits a personal foul. http://espn.go.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400756923 
  15. College Sports: BU has a club hockey team coached by former Hanover High All-scholastic and state champion. 
  16. September 27th: Tom Brady joins the 400 TD passing club and Stephen Gostkowski set NFL record for most consecutive PATs.
  17. Youth Sports: Interesting bumper sticker on 4-door truck. New vocabulary for many of the U9 soccer players.
  18. High School Sports: There is zero tolerance for hazing! High School football cancelled because of alleged hazing of Swampscott freshman football playersSwampscott Superintendent of Schools Pamela R.H. Angelakis was not returned, but her office issued a statement on the matter: “On Monday morning, I became aware of an incident allegedly involving members of the Swampscott High School football team at Blocksidge Field Friday night. After speaking with the Swampscott Police Department, it became clear that the incident required further investigation by Swampscott Public Schools. “From what I have been able to determine, there were no adults present at the time of the incident. Understanding that all the facts have yet to be presented, I do not feel it is appropriate for the football team to take the field representing Swampscott High School at this time. As a result, we have canceled Tuesday’s freshman game and Saturday’s varsity game vs. Saugus. While the investigation is ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment further at this time.”
  19. High School Sports: NJ High School cancels football season as a result of hazing incident. Penn State stops recruiting a player involved in the incident Sayreville War Memorial High School.
  20. Pro Sports: Bill Belichick would never waste his time using twitter, however he has a foundation that sees the value in using social media to connect with others so we are following !
  21. Hazing is not a Sport! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toVgkmYjQ80