Lucas Mellnick

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

@KIN110UofR Unity through sport is an interesting phenomenon because at sporting events, people who would usually not be communicating are united into a tight-knit community inside a stadium or facility, for a short amount of time, and for the time being,are with the team #unitythroughsport

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

Andrew Hawkins was drawing attention to police brutality against the black communities. Large amounts of NFL fans were split on his decision to wear the shirt, just like the Colin Kaepernick situation. #Lab5KIN11019

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

Athletes have the biggest impact on young minds, and for that reason they should be social activists. An example of a social activists is Andrew Hawkins, who wore a t-shirt that read "justice for Tamir Rice and John Crawford" he received a large amount of backlash. #Lab5KIN11019

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

@KIN110UofR informal sports also help children build friendships and may meet new people from just playing basketball at a school or something. Informal sports include going for a run, playing basketball with friends, playing catch, and many more. #lab2kin1102019

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

@KIN110UofR the involvement of children in informal sports is important to build certain developmental skills like throwing and running, that kids dont usually learn alone in every day life. #lab2kin1102019

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

@KIN110UofR i don't think that keeping score in youth sports is a bad idea after the age of 12. Keeping score can drive kids to work harder and if they were on a losing team last year, may let them workout in the off-season to develop skills they otherwise wouldnt have #earlyspecialization

[Lucas Mellnick @MagicMellnick]

@KIN110UofR People leave sport for a variety of reasons, whether that be bullying, harrassment, lack of interest, or even leaving because of forced involvement.