15 Extra Things To Do If You Play a Non-Revenue Sport in High School and You Want to Play in College

weightliftingAlthough there are several types of boxing, sport boxing is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word said. Essentially, boxing involves fist fighting or punching with the hands covered in gloves. As the name implies, sport boxing is considered a sport and is even included in the Olympics. Others, however, practice this discipline as part of their regimen for fitness or to supplement another self-defense technique. Possibly the oldest form of fighting known to man, it isn't surprising that boxing is used as a component in other forms of martial arts.

History of Sport Boxing

Sumerians living around 3rd millennium BC already recorded instances of fist fighting. It was around 1473, however, that rules were incorporated in the game to create clear winners and losers in the session. Among the different rules established, possibly the most enduring is the one made in 1867 dubbed the "Marques of Queensbury Rules." Nowadays, both amateur and professional boxers still fight within their own weight class, time-limitations were enforced, and points were used to declare a winner, in the event that no knockdown occurs. It was also during this time that the typical straight and stiff boxing stance was changed into the more common bent posture with the hands held closely to the face. A well-regulated sport, boxing currently has several governing and sanctioning bodies, some of which include: International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Council, World Boxing Organization, and World Boxing Association.

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In college there are only (2) revenue generating sports: football and men's basketball. Everything else is a financial drain on the athletic department and the university. Most high school and college athletes play in non-revenue sports (NRS). If you play soccer, volleyball, field hockey, women's basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, golf, or tennis; or you swim, run, wrestle; or compete in gymnastics you must go the extra distance to be noticed by coaches.

If you play a non-revenue sport (NRS), you know from experience that most spectators at the event are immediate friends and family. Attending an NRS sporting event is not usually considered a social event which draws large crowds. Also, the paid attendance is very small or in many cases there is no admission charge. It's not much different in college.

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