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Dealing with Injuries.

As athletes, we all have to deal with injuries, whether they are big or small. Whether our injury is minor, or season-ending, we all have a story to share to others of how we overcame it, and what we learned. Allison Benton played volleyball at Catawba College, a Division II institution in Salisbury, North Carolina.Continue reading “Dealing with Injuries.”

The Pros and Cons of Paying College Athletes.

The question of whether college athletes should be paid is a hot topic in the sports world. While many say that scholarship money is enough for athletes, others say that the top athletes should get paid since their name and image is used on products and advertising. Despite 69 percent of the public opposing theContinue reading “The Pros and Cons of Paying College Athletes.”

Why NCAA D3 Gets It Right When It Comes To College Athletics.

There are many misconceptions about D3. It is not the “JV division.” When it comes to college athletics, Division 3 can get a bad rap. There are no athletic scholarships given to athletes. Some believe this makes it is less prestigious than Division 1 and 2. However, having played volleyball at both the Division 2Continue reading “Why NCAA D3 Gets It Right When It Comes To College Athletics.”

5 Unique Tips for Mastering the “Student” in Student-Athlete.

Did you know that the graduation rate for NCAA athletes was 88% in 2018? As college athletes, juggling school-work and practices can be a major hassle. We try to figure out if there is some magic trick that helps us successfully balance the two, but there simply isn’t one. We are often told “don’t procrastinate”Continue reading “5 Unique Tips for Mastering the “Student” in Student-Athlete.”

Speaking of Athletes – A Blog Made for You

Your alarm goes off at 5am and you head to morning workouts. Then it’s off to class from 8 to 1. You chow down a quick lunch before practice. After that, you hop in the ice before heading to dinner. You then have mandatory study hall. And by the time your day is done, youContinue reading “Speaking of Athletes – A Blog Made for You”