{"id":1078,"date":"2018-12-07T20:12:35","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T20:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vpms1.humber.smartmanagedservers.com\/sweatmag\/?p=1078"},"modified":"2022-11-17T21:18:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T21:18:07","slug":"off-the-bench-daniella-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humberjournalism.com\/sweatmag\/off-the-bench-daniella-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Off The Bench: Daniella Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Daniella Grant, Humber College Rugby Team<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It all started when I was in grade nine, just minding my own business in the hallway when a girl came up to me and said I should try out for the rugby team. I had no idea what rugby was all about, so I went home that night and looked up the sport online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of the OCAA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I watched a game between New Zealand and England for about five minutes and I was set on trying out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was just one thing left to do. I had to convince my parents.  <\/span>When I mentioned it to them, they thought I was too small to play and were worried that I would get hurt. After trying to convince them throughout the weekend, they finally said yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After I played my first game of rugby, I fell in love with the sport. I told my parents that I didn\u2019t want to play soccer anymore. I loved the atmosphere, the varying pace of the game, the teamwork, the big hits and there was just something about rugby that was unlike any other sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although people try to compare rugby to football, they\u2019re not similar at all. There is a saying within the rugby community, \u201cRugby is a game for barbarians, played by gentleman and football is a game for gentlemen, played by barbarians.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It means that although rugby is a tough sport, respect plays a huge role in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span>In rugby, once the game is done, any negative feelings are left on the field. I have played soccer, basketball, volleyball, wrestled, and I have never found that same level of respect within any other sport. If you ask anyone who plays rugby, they will agree that it\u2019s a sport for players with high levels of passion and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing rugby while going to school and working is definitely busy, but it\u2019s doable. I have a few tips to help you manage this type of schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span>First, you have to be organized, to track and regulate your time. Use a calendar to record test and assignment due dates, your work schedule and all games and practices. Make sure to schedule time for rest and relaxation with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span>Second, you have to be good at problem-solving to resolve any schedule conflicts or to adjust to changing situations.  <\/span>If a conflict or new situation arises, don\u2019t put it on the back shelf.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deal with it right away so the issue doesn\u2019t become more complicated over time.  <\/span>To manage conflicts or changes, maintain a positive attitude and focus on what you can do to adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/span>Third you must be good at communicating information to professors, classmates, coaches, teammates and your boss. Be honest with yourself and with others, admit if you made a mistake and ask for help when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, regardless of what you are studying, where you work, or what extra-curricular activities you do, life is busy.  <\/span>In keeping with my rugby roots, my last piece of advice is to share a quote that I live by: \u201cIt\u2019s not whether you get knocked down, it\u2019s whether you get back up.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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