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Jonathan
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What is the best way to go about setting up your schedule in college, while doing two sports, and trying your best to manage your time between school and sports?
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- Carmel Catholic High School
- Sports Management
- Football & Tennis
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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I had a few hurdles, when I initially went to college and also pursued athletics. But several things I learned included the following:
To be a successful college athlete, you must be able to balance your commitment to your sport with excellent academic performance by managing your time effectively.
This includes becoming proficient at utilizing campus resources. Many athletic programs have all kinds of educational resources to help athletes. This includes athletic department advisors, who specialize in helping the athletes get into the right classes and balancing those classes with competition and practice schedules.
These advisors also assist with setting clear goals for academics. If the athletes need help, they normally are provided access to tutors and other academic support staff, to assist with classes. So definitely utilize all the academic resources the athletic department has for you
Being a two sport athlete also means being able to communicate with coaches and professors, and notifying them of your goals and aspirations. The combination of academic and athletic resources will hopefully assist you to manage your classes in order to compete in two sports.
To be a successful college athlete, you must be able to balance your commitment to your sport with excellent academic performance by managing your time effectively.
This includes becoming proficient at utilizing campus resources. Many athletic programs have all kinds of educational resources to help athletes. This includes athletic department advisors, who specialize in helping the athletes get into the right classes and balancing those classes with competition and practice schedules.
These advisors also assist with setting clear goals for academics. If the athletes need help, they normally are provided access to tutors and other academic support staff, to assist with classes. So definitely utilize all the academic resources the athletic department has for you
Being a two sport athlete also means being able to communicate with coaches and professors, and notifying them of your goals and aspirations. The combination of academic and athletic resources will hopefully assist you to manage your classes in order to compete in two sports.
Melissa Branovan
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Hi! Are Football and Tennis played at different seasons? Do you have more promise is one over the other? If you are gifted to play professionally which professional path is more satisfying? Football has higher earnings to start and is very physical. Tennis is also very physical without the contact and tough mental sport, new pro tennis players have to fund equipment, travel for themselves and teams, etc.
As far as the now, you can try playing both, ultimately its going to be overwhelming. Be sure to create a schedule and stick to it as your time will be spread thin. What kind of learner are you? Audio, visual, hands on? If you are an audio learner you can see if your text book or lessons can be learned via listening to maximize travel time. Have dedicated studying time, be sure to sleep enough and moderate going out late and partying to better your body which is your sports equipment. Good luck!
As far as the now, you can try playing both, ultimately its going to be overwhelming. Be sure to create a schedule and stick to it as your time will be spread thin. What kind of learner are you? Audio, visual, hands on? If you are an audio learner you can see if your text book or lessons can be learned via listening to maximize travel time. Have dedicated studying time, be sure to sleep enough and moderate going out late and partying to better your body which is your sports equipment. Good luck!