Whether playing baseball basketball field hockey football lacrosse tennis soccer softball volleyball or wrestling millions of teens all over the country participate in some sporting activity. Despite widespread enthusiasm for such activities not all teens know how to make the most out of their interests and some teens who might want to get involved dont know which sports are right for them. For high school athletes of all levels this book provides uptodate information on sportsrelated issues practical tips and valuable resources. Each chapter features quotes from current and former high school athletes who share their experiences related to the given topic. Issues discussed include choosing a sport to play balancing all aspects of life as a studentathlete dealing with the pressures of competition improving athletic performance consequences of performanceenhancing drugs and supplements common injuries and prevention measures training during the offseason playing in college sportsrelated careers and opportunities Throughout the book readers will find sidebars containing various sportsrelated tidbits high school sports stories the history of various sports interesting facts short biographies and sportsthemed young adult novels. Filled with useful information Sports The Ultimate Teen Guide will help high school athletes of all levels from freshman novices to highly competitive seniors. show more