The Nerd’s Word: How to Succeed as A Student-Athlete and Not the Other Way Around

For collegiate athletes, playing a sport began as fun and turned into a passion. If you are one of the lucky few that can take their passion to the next level, it will be a challenge to strike a balance between athletics and academics, but a worthwhile one. Maybe you can hit a running jump shot, sink a 50-foot putt, or lay down a perfect bunt, but you will need the grades to continue showing off your skills in college.
If you have dreams of turning pro, that’s great. But you should know that, out of all the high school football players in the country, only 0.09 percent go on to play professionally. For high school men’s basketball players, only 0.03 percent make it to the pros – so you better be a superstar before you decide to put the game ahead of the books. Most Division I schools have an academic support system set up just for student athletes, or at least a contact person who can steer them in the right direction to get the help they need. If you are a student-athlete in need of some guidance, the Nerd is here with some pointers on how to get your career on the right path – whether you future lies in the office or on the field of play.

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