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Jordan
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How hard is it to manage time while being a student athlete in college?
I want to play basketball in college but I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to get in the proper work in for basketball while managing time for studying for my major. #Spring23
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Madeson Sebastian
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Being a college athlete is a truly special experience. There are lots of ups and downs to think about, but rest assured that the coaches have been helping student athletes grow for many years. There's a well-planned system, along with tutors, to support your success both on and off the playing field.
A normal day might look something like this:
- Weight training: 5am-7am
- Classes: 8am-12pm
- Film Review/Study Hall/Tutoring: 12pm-4pm
- Practice: 5pm-7pm
My brother, who was a non-English speaking immigrant with a learning disability, had an amazing sports career and graduated with his Bachelor's Degree right on schedule. Your coaches, teachers, and teammates all want to see you do well. Don't be shy to ask for help when you need it, and always accept extra assistance when it's offered.
You can do it!
Reach out to coaches/teammates. Ask what a typical day looks like in terms of school and practice.
Find out what tutoring options are offered for your team.
Year 1 is mostly Core Education classes vs major specific. For the first semester, stack your schedule with classes you feel confident in. Get a feel for the class/schedule structure. Reassess workload next semester.
A normal day might look something like this:
- Weight training: 5am-7am
- Classes: 8am-12pm
- Film Review/Study Hall/Tutoring: 12pm-4pm
- Practice: 5pm-7pm
My brother, who was a non-English speaking immigrant with a learning disability, had an amazing sports career and graduated with his Bachelor's Degree right on schedule. Your coaches, teachers, and teammates all want to see you do well. Don't be shy to ask for help when you need it, and always accept extra assistance when it's offered.
You can do it!
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Jamie Corkish
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Jamie’s Answer
Being a student-athlete in college and traveling with the National Team was an incredible experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. The support you receive from your teammates, coaches, and school is truly remarkable! A lot of this stems from effective communication and making good use of available resources.
As a student-athlete, you'll face challenging choices - like deciding whether to join non-athlete friends in various activities or prioritizing your schedule. It's essential to stay focused on your priorities, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself!
I recommend visiting the colleges where you're interested in playing basketball, meeting the coach and team members. Ask plenty of questions to get a clear picture of what being a student-athlete entails at each school.
Build strong relationships with your professors and never hesitate to seek help when needed. Make the most of the resources available to you, such as free tutoring and mandatory study halls for athletes. These can give you a significant advantage in your academic pursuits. Start honing your time management skills now, before you enter college. Be honest with yourself about your priorities - remember, you'll be a STUDENT-athlete, with academics coming first! Maintaining good grades is crucial for remaining eligible to play.
Embrace the unique experience of being a student-athlete - it's a truly amazing chapter of your life if you have the opportunity to play in college!
Wishing you the very best of luck!
As a student-athlete, you'll face challenging choices - like deciding whether to join non-athlete friends in various activities or prioritizing your schedule. It's essential to stay focused on your priorities, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself!
I recommend visiting the colleges where you're interested in playing basketball, meeting the coach and team members. Ask plenty of questions to get a clear picture of what being a student-athlete entails at each school.
Build strong relationships with your professors and never hesitate to seek help when needed. Make the most of the resources available to you, such as free tutoring and mandatory study halls for athletes. These can give you a significant advantage in your academic pursuits. Start honing your time management skills now, before you enter college. Be honest with yourself about your priorities - remember, you'll be a STUDENT-athlete, with academics coming first! Maintaining good grades is crucial for remaining eligible to play.
Embrace the unique experience of being a student-athlete - it's a truly amazing chapter of your life if you have the opportunity to play in college!
Wishing you the very best of luck!
Olivia Weidmann
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Olivia’s Answer
I think as long as you create a schedule that is good for you it is easy to balance all of the tasks in the day. There are a lot of people that are there to help you through the transition, so make sure to reach out.
Johnny Carino
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Johnny’s Answer
It is a viable option. Be realistic and your end goal, be someone who can multitask while not losing focusing.
Be someone that is trained in discipline and during peak times say finals, big games, studying, and practice, you won’t be pulled in a direction that allows you to be not focused.
I’ve done this and I can honestly say the goal that you set before beginning in my case sports, or secondary my future and business was first and I never wavered from that.
Good luck to you.
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Be someone that is trained in discipline and during peak times say finals, big games, studying, and practice, you won’t be pulled in a direction that allows you to be not focused.
I’ve done this and I can honestly say the goal that you set before beginning in my case sports, or secondary my future and business was first and I never wavered from that.
Good luck to you.
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