The following statistic from the NCAA will shock you: “11.6 percent of college baseball players play in the Major Leagues, though 0.6 percent of high school players ultimately get that far” (“Estimated Probability”). Many student athletes are targeting more on making it to pro sports rather than focusing on their grades. This is a very debatable topic when it comes to if students should have to get passing grades to be allowed to play in school sports. Many schools have started to use the “No Pass, No Play” rule. If grades were student-athletes number one priority, it could help them in the future, teach them to be students before athletes, and improve their character. With no doubt, students should need passing grades to be able to participate …show more content…
If the student athlete gets good grades in high school and college, they will have an education to fall back on just incase they do not make it to pro. A newsletter says, “Approximately three percent of male and female high school basketball players go on to play college basketball, and only about one percent of those players turn pro” (“Dreaming of becoming a college or professional athlete?”). What if you are that other 99% of athletes that don’t go pro? You are going to need some sort of career to make an income for the rest of your life. If you don’t get a good job, then you won’t have the money to build a good life. If you start getting good grades early on in life, it will benefit you in the future. Another way good grades can benefit your future is, to be on a higher level team in college or after college, those athletes need to have good grades. If student-athletes get good grades, they will have a better chance of making that team. In the article “Students should have good grades”, it states, “Coaches look for students with good grades, not only playing ability. It is to one’s benefit to have good grades. The NCAA, or National Collegiate Athletic …show more content…
One final reason why you should need to get passing grades to be allowed to play school sports is because if student-athletes have good grades, it will better improve their character on the field and in general. Having good grades and being able to make a commitment to a sport can teach the student athlete to multi-task. In the article “Student-athletes earn diplomas at record rate”, it states, “More student-athletes than ever are earning degrees at Division I schools. The most recent Graduation Success Rate data, collected for student-athletes who entered college in 2007, show 84 percent graduate within six years.” These student-athletes that can handle both the commitment of a college sport and good grades in the classroom help them in life. These athletes graduated from college while still being able to handle the practices and games of a sport. The skill that they used of multitasking can help these student athletes handle multiple things at one time. With this skill, they can better handle situations in their life out of school and sports. Getting good grades in the classroom can also help motivate student-athletes to do their best in the classroom and on the field. If a student athlete has good grades or gets a good grade on a test, it teaches them that hard work does pay off. Knowing that effort can pay off, they will be motivated to actually try on future assignments or obstacles that
The only reason some athletes make it to college is due to scholarships for their performance on the field. If they don’t perform well on the field, that scholarship might get cut. This makes practicing the athletes a main priority. However, college athletes have to concentrate on their grades so they don’t drop out of college. These athletes know they may not make it to the pro’s, so they know they have to have a back-up plan.
Learning to set goals and achieve them as a student-athlete will help them become a well-rounded individual. Student-athletes should not be paid to play and the amateur status should remain as it has for generations. Student-athletes have not matured enough at this stage of life to be able to handle all of the additional responsibilities that would be forced upon them with the professional status. Put the almighty dollar aside and let student-athletes be student’s first, amateur athletes second, allowing them to grow and mature into tomorrow’s effective leaders.
As Americans, we must take action against(or for) the issue of maintaining good grades while wanting to pursue an athletic career in high school. The reason being is because of untapped potential, bad time management skills, and peer pressure. There are many people who are affected by this issue such as students athletes, their parents/ guardian and the school itself. Lets not forget the hard working coaches that are counting on your presence you don’t wont to let them down.
A benefit to playing a sport, like softball, is that one can learn to balance their grades and a sport. While playing a sport, it will get difficult to set aside time to do homework and work on projects. However, when one is involved in a school sport they have to maintain good grades to play on the team. This allows players to work their hardest in school and do their best in everything they do. In addition, “Sports require many aspects such as memorization, learning and repetition. These characteristics are used both on the field, and in the classroom. When playing a sport, a team works towards a goal; this is the same attribute as striving to get a good grade on a test” (“Benefits of Sports”). In summary, a huge benefit of playing a high school, or college level sport is that students learn how to manage their time with having good grades and also being successful on the
Apparently, most student-athletes don't ignore academic preparation even if they believe they will make the pros. The Harris survey was the first conclusive evidence that concerned athletes and school administrators have finally reached these young people after a decade of messages begging them to balance academic and athletic goals”(Lapchick). This piece of evidence supports that youths should have the opportunity to compete in contact sports because it explains how student-athletes today balance out sports and their academics. Participating in sports and balancing academics is hard but, studies show that student-athletes academics scores are higher.
“Maintaining good academic standing is part of the student athlete culture,” according to women’s head soccer coach Jack Hyde, “It’s part of their responsibility...they embrace it,” he said (Stricklen). “I love football and I wouldn’t want to mess it up by not getting good grades in all my classes,” said Narayan, a student athlete (Given and Tribou). However, more and more student athletes are not finding studying and keeping their grades up a priority. Most student athletes dream of one day becoming a professional athlete, but without good grades, they won’t be able to go to a good college to play for. Being an athlete with good grades also benefits them when trying to get scholarships. Becoming a professional
Success isn’t given, it’s earned on the track, on the field, and in the gym with blood, sweat, and the occasional fear” -Unknown. This is relevant because it is hard for students to want to play sports but also to do well in school. If high school students can’t find the time to keep their grades up or to keep a certain GPA, they should not be allowed to play sports. Students need to prove themselves to be able to play any sport and still be able to do well in school. Also, having good grades shows the coach maturity and may earn them more playing time if they are working hard in school and in practice.
The reason for this concern is that the athletes would become less concerned with their school work and lose out on a chance to earn their degree. It is also important to note that very few college athletes go on to be
Many high schools have strict rules about student participation in extracurricular activities. Students may be required to maintain a minimum grade-point average or at least have no failing grades to participate in sports or clubs. These requirements are designed to ensure that students do not allow their athletic interests to overwhelm the need for a quality education. The allure of athletic success and exorbitant financial gain is so enticing, that some parents and students may feel that any scholastic grade requirements are completely unnecessary. I would argue that not only are minimum academic guidelines necessary for high schools students, but also that colleges and amateur or professional leagues mandate these minimum requirements
If a child is pulled out of sports, these lessons cease being taught and they’ll lose an opportunity to gain valuable skills. There’s something else that pertains to the lessons being taught and gained from this, which is the message sent by pulling kids out of sports. According to the article called “Should bad grades mean no sports” by Wilson, Keith “If the parent takes away the commitment, the child begins to believe that making a commitment doesn't have value.”. This quote showcases that pulling a student out of sports due to failing grades makes them feel as if their commitment doesn’t matter what so ever. If a child feels as if their commitment doesn’t matter, then it makes the child less willing to commit to something, since it feels like it would be a waste of their
Athletes don’t always get full scholarships, so they need better grades to be able to play. Having good grades will put you into a good college, has financial benefits, and will make you a better person overall. You won’t know for sure if you are getting a full scholarship for your sport. But if you have good grades you have your good grades to back you up.
A 2013 British study proved that students involved in sports typically got better grades than those who didn’t. These students achieve high grades because they are keeping their brains and bodies active. They form athletes into the healthy individuals they want to be throughout their lives. Additionally, sports teach lifelong goals and skills and that is extremely valuable. The social part of athletics provides the scholars with companions they may not necessarily have without sports.
According to an article by Amanda Ripley, at Premont Independent School District in Texas, “80 percent of students passed their classes, compared with 50 percent the previous fall” (11). In the same article, Jenny from South Korea who moved to the United States and was interviewed said, “sports are a big deal here” (10). This information shows that academics should be a priority for all schools, are far more important than sports, and will result in better scores. Clearly, with this mindset, learning is what school is all about and taking away sports would remove the distraction from striving for an increase in grades.
Personally, being a student-athlete in middle school who is very involved in school isn't the easiest task that I’ve put upon myself. Even if I wasn't doing to well in school, I would probably not have the opportunity to play sports and be as involved. Imagine being a high school student who gets bad grades, and instead of being banned from extracurricular activities, there was a policy stating that you must get your grades up before getting your driver's license. A policy like this is already set in place for certain states and many teachers and advisors think that it is a good policy while others think the opposite. I mainly agree with those who are against this policy because the purpose of the students getting good grades would be wrong.
Impact of Being a Student Athlete Poor grades, no time for social lives, the constant struggle of injuries are all arguments that many will make when they oppose sports in high school. I disagree with those individuals. The involvement in high sports allows the students to develop time management, teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and dedication. Despite the oppositions, these traits will help the student not only in the classroom, but they also will positively impact their futures. Mr. Steven Shockley, a political science teacher, a football coach, and a tennis coach at my high school, is a strong advocate of students being involved in sports.