March 9, 2020
There is more to being a college athlete than playing a sport. As soon as you come to campus you have an instant group of friends that you will spend a lot of time with. Some students struggle to find a group of friends they fit in with, but being an athlete you are fortunate to be surrounded by some of your best friends.
“I am so happy with my decision. I’ve found my second family and best friends for life,” said Kucsan.
Also, being an athlete can give you an upper hand in an acedemic setting. As an athlete you learn time management, leadership, accountability, hard work, and responsibility. After college, when applying for jobs, employers may see how well you balanced school with being an athlete.
“You learn to become a good leader, understanding what that means, how to handle yourself in tough situations and to have composure. Ninety-two percent of female CEO’s of companies were athletes,” said Hommey.
Believe it or not, education is a huge part of being a student athlete. Some go to college with focus solely on their sport, and some go to get their degree. Many use their degree as a backup plan for the future, if they plan to coach as their profession.
Christian Morales, UMBC Men’s soccer graduate, and now Grad Assistant with McDaniel College Men’s soccer team, said, “I had no idea what I was going to do, but I knew I wanted it to be sports related. After my last collegiate game, I devoted my energy in learning the game more and getting coaching opportunities after college because I loved the game so much.”
The truth is, the answer to investing in club sports is not just a dollars and cents issue. Talk to your coach and your parents. Think about sports as a life investment.
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