In America’s Sports, These Colors Never Vary

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I’ve played for teams with different colors, but one set of colors always remains the same: red, white, and blue.


Young athletes are being trained to do amazing things, if not be great–especially when loved ones are watching. Generation after generation, it’s always the same.

Courtesy: Jesuit High School of New Orleans

There’s another thing that’s always the same generation after generation. It’s our nation’s flag. It flies at every sporting event in the country.

My goal (always) has been to represent our colors proudly. They won’t be tainted while I’m playing! Before each game, I stand in line to represent red, white, and blue, the colors that have always hung proudly at every field and stadium in my athletic career.

And before each contest–for a few god-given moments–every athlete, parent, coach, teammate, and fan of both teams stand as one to pay honor to our great nation.

Over my athletic career, I’ve played for many teams with different colors. But one thing remains the same: the colors to which I salute–red, white, and blue.

About Matthew Paris

I grew up an avid Houston sports fan. After graduating from Texas Tech University in Theater and English Literature I worked as a marketing rep and coach for I9 Sports, coaching baseball, flag football, soccer, and basketball. I’m currently with Austin Sports Academy as a marketing coordinator, baseball and football coach, and coordinator of middle school and high school open play nights. I’ve written three short films for Looknow Productions and have also written articles on film marketing, producing, and directing. I really enjoy writing about sports and being an active contributor to The Sports Column.



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