Issue 8 from The 2012-2013 Harbinger

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Shawnee Mission East l 7500 Mission Road, PV KS, 66208 l December 17, 2012 l Issue 8 l www.smeharbinger.net

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SNOW HITS

PG 24

PG 29 FIRST WEEK WINTER SPORTS ROUND UP

GREAT EXPECTATIONS EAST FAMILIES SHARE A COMMON BOND THROUGH ATHLETICS written by Caroline Kohring

photos by Jake Crandall

Sports are a way for families to bond. They’re something to talk about and a way to spend time together. Some kids grew up playing catch with their dad in the backyard, others grew up watching their dad play from the stands. Some kids grew up shooting hoops with their older siblings, others grew up attending game after game to support their siblings. From children that play the same sport to parents that were professional athletes, many East families are sportsoriented.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs, a local, nationally recognized sports psychologist, believes that competition between family members is inevitable when it comes to sports. Dr. Jacobs works for the University of Missouri Kansas City and has worked with the Kansas City Royals, the University of Kansas Athletic Department and various professional and Olympic athletes. Although there is always the pressure to live up to the expectations of fellow athletes within the family, Dr. Jacobs

feels sports have a greater benefit above all else. He believes sports brings families together, and also are a way to learn about yourself. “It’s a great opportunity to be together,” Dr. Jacobs said. “It’s something everyone can do together. There’s just a lot of positives that come with sports and I think the main thing is that it gives you an opportunity to succeed and be a better person.”

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