The Student Athlete

Being successful both in the classroom and on the field requires: discipline, sacrifice and hard work. These qualities are very familiar to athletes, who compete for their positions every day. However, athletes must also perform in the classroom, to be eligible on the field. All too often I've seen kids become over scheduled and over loaded to the point that it affects their academic standing and their opportunity to compete.

There is a reason why the word "student", comes first in the phrase, "student athlete". The discipline of being a student comes before the opportunity to play. Therefore, we (parents, teachers and coaches) have a concurrent responsibility to provide an environment where our student athletes can be successful in the classroom, so they can compete on the field.
Remember, both athletic and academic demands will intensify at the next level.

Here are a few suggestions.
1) Develop a time management schedule
2) Set Priorties, Goals and Rewards
3) Do regular grade checks
4) Provide extra help/time
5) Provide encouragment/confidence
6) Maintain a balance in all activities