4 answers
Jayen
Student
Lancaster, South Carolina
1
Question
Updated
394 views
How do manage your time as a freshman who is also playing sports and ensure you are excelling at both?
I am currently a high school seniorand graduating in June. I have committed to a HBCU to play basketball and I was needing help with time management and excelling at both in the class and on the team.
Login to comment
4 answers
Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
Software Engineer and Career Mentor
654
Answers
Ethiopia
Updated
Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer
You can succeed as a freshman athlete by managing your time well. Divide your day into blocks for classes, practice, studying, meals, and rest. Commit fully to each task. Use tools like Google Calendar or digital planners to organize your week and check them daily to stay on track. Study smart, take care of your body, and get enough sleep. Follow routines for exercise and recovery. Be flexible with practices, travel, or assignments. Make time for people and activities that keep you grounded. Check your progress often and ask for help when needed. With focus, structure, self-care, and adaptability, school and sports will support each other, making your first year enjoyable.
Lorenzo Gholston
11
Answers
Updated
Lorenzo’s Answer
Jayen
Even though I wasn't a student athlete, I was an engineering student, and I think the same tips can help you. When you start college, try to develop good study habits. Here are some ideas:
- Sign up for tutoring at the beginning of the semester, even before you need help.
- Start studying as soon as classes are announced to get a head start.
- Find a study partner to work with.
These strategies really helped me when I began studying engineering. I hope they help you too!
Even though I wasn't a student athlete, I was an engineering student, and I think the same tips can help you. When you start college, try to develop good study habits. Here are some ideas:
- Sign up for tutoring at the beginning of the semester, even before you need help.
- Start studying as soon as classes are announced to get a head start.
- Find a study partner to work with.
These strategies really helped me when I began studying engineering. I hope they help you too!
Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Advisor | Freelance Writer | TRIO Program Director
1087
Answers
Tacoma, Washington
Updated
Paul’s Answer
Hi Jayen
As an academic advisor I have assisted many college athletes in balancing their academic and athletic goals. I basically emphasize to the students that achieving a successful balance requires proactive time management, strategic course scheduling, and the rigorous utilization of institutional support systems. Based upon these experiences, here are some suggestions:
1. LEVERAGE CAMPUS AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
*Work with specialized athletic advisors to construct class schedules that do not conflict with practice or game times. Many college athletic programs have their own advising departments for the athletes to utilize. So this is something to check out when you arrive on campus. These advisors basically help you construct class schedules that do not conflict with practice or game times.
*Use provided support staff such as athletic department tutors to maintain the necessary GPA for sports eligibility. I have known many academic people, who have become athletic department tutors, who assist the athletes with classes. These resources also can be used when you create your class schedule.
*Set clear academic goals early on with the help of mentors to keep your degree path on track.
2. STRATEGICALLY STRUCTURE YOUR COURSE LOAD
*Reduce the credit load to the required minimum during the peak competitive season to keep the daily schedule manageable. Sometimes student like to reduce their credits down slightly, while they are in season, so they will not be overwhelmed, but yet they are still a fulltime student, which maintains their eligibility.
*Save rigorous classes for the off-season, scheduling heavy lecture loads or time-consuming science labs when athletic demands are lighter
CULTIVATE SOFT SKILLS AND SELF CARE
*Develop strong communication skills to advocate for yourself and maintain clear transparent boundaries with both coaches and professors. Meet with your coaches and support staff at least once a quarter, to keep track on how you are doing academically.
Prioritize physical health by treating consistent training, physical recovery, and sleep as foundational parts of academic success.
I hope that some of these suggestions have been helpful. Best of luck with your future university goals.
As an academic advisor I have assisted many college athletes in balancing their academic and athletic goals. I basically emphasize to the students that achieving a successful balance requires proactive time management, strategic course scheduling, and the rigorous utilization of institutional support systems. Based upon these experiences, here are some suggestions:
1. LEVERAGE CAMPUS AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
*Work with specialized athletic advisors to construct class schedules that do not conflict with practice or game times. Many college athletic programs have their own advising departments for the athletes to utilize. So this is something to check out when you arrive on campus. These advisors basically help you construct class schedules that do not conflict with practice or game times.
*Use provided support staff such as athletic department tutors to maintain the necessary GPA for sports eligibility. I have known many academic people, who have become athletic department tutors, who assist the athletes with classes. These resources also can be used when you create your class schedule.
*Set clear academic goals early on with the help of mentors to keep your degree path on track.
2. STRATEGICALLY STRUCTURE YOUR COURSE LOAD
*Reduce the credit load to the required minimum during the peak competitive season to keep the daily schedule manageable. Sometimes student like to reduce their credits down slightly, while they are in season, so they will not be overwhelmed, but yet they are still a fulltime student, which maintains their eligibility.
*Save rigorous classes for the off-season, scheduling heavy lecture loads or time-consuming science labs when athletic demands are lighter
CULTIVATE SOFT SKILLS AND SELF CARE
*Develop strong communication skills to advocate for yourself and maintain clear transparent boundaries with both coaches and professors. Meet with your coaches and support staff at least once a quarter, to keep track on how you are doing academically.
Prioritize physical health by treating consistent training, physical recovery, and sleep as foundational parts of academic success.
I hope that some of these suggestions have been helpful. Best of luck with your future university goals.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
2572
Answers
Hong Kong
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you need to find a time management tool to help, e.g. MS Outlook, Google Calendar, your phone calendar, etc.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down the time you need to attend lectures and tutorials
2. Assign some time everyday on your assignments and projects. Review the material covered in the lectures everyday. If you have any questions, ask the tutor in the next tutorial
3. You can then assign time for your basketball practice
4. Make sure you have enough time to sleep
5. Allocate more time for revision before assessment and start the preparation early
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down the time you need to attend lectures and tutorials
2. Assign some time everyday on your assignments and projects. Review the material covered in the lectures everyday. If you have any questions, ask the tutor in the next tutorial
3. You can then assign time for your basketball practice
4. Make sure you have enough time to sleep
5. Allocate more time for revision before assessment and start the preparation early
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!