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Evan
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What was the hardest part about managing your time as a student athlete? #Spring25?
Playing volleyball my first year of college
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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I had many of the same challenges that many students athletes had, when I was in college, which is maintaining a balance between athletics and academics, and making sure my academic skills were maintained at a level which kept me eligible to continue to participate in athletics.
I think that athletic departments are much better prepared than they were when I was participating in college. When I became an academic advisor, I started working with many of the athletes, on my particular campus, and discovered that I was one participating element, in an athletic structure, which assisted the athletes to maintain the balance between athletics and academics.
Today, many of the athletic programs have specialized advisors (like me), to work with the athletes to make sure that they got into courses, which were at times during the day, that did not conflict with practice or game schedules, during the season.
I would check to see if the athletic program has an academic assistance or specific tutoring program, which is designed to help the athletes in their academic courses. Many of the larger universities actually have specialized tutors and academic assistants, travel with the teams, to make sure that the athletes are keeping up with their academic courses.
When you get on campus I would check with the coaches and athletic department staff, to determine what they have available to help you with acadmeic advising, academic assistance, and other programs to help you to maintain the athletic and academic balance in your college career.
I think that athletic departments are much better prepared than they were when I was participating in college. When I became an academic advisor, I started working with many of the athletes, on my particular campus, and discovered that I was one participating element, in an athletic structure, which assisted the athletes to maintain the balance between athletics and academics.
Today, many of the athletic programs have specialized advisors (like me), to work with the athletes to make sure that they got into courses, which were at times during the day, that did not conflict with practice or game schedules, during the season.
I would check to see if the athletic program has an academic assistance or specific tutoring program, which is designed to help the athletes in their academic courses. Many of the larger universities actually have specialized tutors and academic assistants, travel with the teams, to make sure that the athletes are keeping up with their academic courses.
When you get on campus I would check with the coaches and athletic department staff, to determine what they have available to help you with acadmeic advising, academic assistance, and other programs to help you to maintain the athletic and academic balance in your college career.
Michael Reeves
I was a GM for 20+ years in the Restaurant business
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I wrestled in college and was an all American so my dilema was making weight, practice and classwork plus a 3.25 Gpa I scheduled classes around my workout schedule (i.e. running, practice, lifting and doing more than my opponent was doing) maybe schedule your classes go to practices and then find a local club or high school where someone can hit balls at you and allow you extra "practice time with them" it's a two fold fix they' ll get better because of you and you'll get more floor time too
Chin Lee Yeap
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Chin Lee’s Answer
During my university years, I proudly represented my school in badminton. Balancing studies and sports was challenging, but I learned a lot. Many activities can distract you, but I chose to focus on my grades and sports, even if it meant missing some parties. I realized how much my parents invested in my education, and I wanted to make the most of this chance. It's important to decide what matters most to you and make time for rest and recovery, as they are crucial for success. Keep going, and good luck!