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Is playing sports in college a big distraction for your intended major?

I am intending on playing sports next year however I am afraid it will affect my grades. #sports

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Jenny’s Answer

Hi Michela!


As a former college athlete, I strongly encourage you to participate in sports while in college for many reasons, listed below. But like all things, it will only distract your from your grades and studies if you let it. Too much of anything will take you away from your studies, like partying, sleeping, working, etc. Its about finding life balance, and knowing your limits. But I highly suggest you get involved (or stay involved) with sports in college, and here is why:



  1. Sports teaches you commitment & discipline.
    Life is full of conflicting priorities, and many different obstacles will be thrown your way. The commitment and effort you put into things matters. It matters in business, it matters in relationships, it matters in personal growth. Learning how to commit to things, even if it gets hard over time will help you build a real world skill-set that will help you in the future.

  2. Participating in sports helps build your ability to work with others.
    Team sports are hard. You don't always know what each other are thinking, or doing while participating together on a team. You have to trust your teammates to pull their weight, and they have to trust you to do the same. Working together takes good communication, and the ability to work through diverse problems over time.

  3. Sports helps build self-confidence.
    You'll be amazed at how often in life you don't think you can do something. Self-doubt is natural, and we all go through it. But what sports helps you do over time is learn that it's okay if you're not 100% perfect. Actually, the more you can fail and learn to pick yourself up, the better. You won't always win a game, or win the race, etc... but how you react to not winning is a testimony of your character. Are you the type of person that learns from those circumstances and continues to persevere, or are you someone who quits the minute things get hard?

    Not only will you benefit from the items I listed above, but you'll also find out that the community of people you meet through sports is a lifetime network of friends. Some of the people I met in college around the team I was on have lasted a lifetime. You sweat together, you hurt together, you win together, and lose together - and that creates a bond that not many other people can have in college.


So go out there and give it your best! You can do it!
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Samantha’s Answer

In addition to Jenny's response above, often collegiate sports teams have mandatory study hours and office hours to ensure they are understanding the coursework completely. Professors also are often very flexible with athletes, understanding their schedules can be busy and challenging with practices, competitions, and even traveling. Athletes usually are assigned specific advisors that are able to help you create an academic schedule that is manageable with your athletic schedule. As long as you stay on top of your school work and learn how to effectively manage your time, you will do just fine.

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Sofia’s Answer

Hi! A lot of professors can be understanding of the time commitment it takes to play sports. The sports teams also usually have grade requirements and will help organize study hours or even a personalized study plan so that you remain on track and eligible to play. You also can reevaluate after your first year if you think it’s taking up too much of your time.
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