Some of my best CS research students were athletes. They have been trained in teamwork, grit, discipline, time management, and work ethic. They know how to leverage constructive criticism. And the brain is part of the body--physical health is good for mental health & innovation!
In a footnote, @paulg makes an unusual defense of school sports for a tech guy — they are the thing in school that most resembles the actual adult activity. “pretending to do something serious, or seriously doing something pretend.”View quoted post on X
