student athletes and education
It is sad to see young student athletes settling for much less education than they deserve. ... Petrie’s essay he expresses his concern for student athletes, and collegiate system that is suppose to provide a well balance education. ... ” I found it true because there is so much pressure on athletes that it compromises their potential and academic careers. Petrie states “I feel sympathy and admiration for most of the young athletes struggling to balance the task of getting an education with the need to devote most of their energies to the excessive demands of the gym and the field“(37). ... All of this is a good idea, but an athletes focus on the road has to be on the sport. The athletes are spending many hours on a road trips as well as practicing. ... Petrie wants the teachers to make sure that the student athletes are doing the work assigned. Also the teachers suppose to inform the student where the improvement is needed, and how to improve to accomplish the best results. I understand the immense pressure that is put on athletes to perform not only for themselves, but the student body, faculty, coaches, etc. ... Getting a free education is not a right. Some of these athletes should grow up and realize that there is no chance to be a professional athlete and focus on what they are going to be doing for the rest of their lives, work.