sports – Speaking of Athletes

What It Means To Transfer As A College Athlete.

In the sports world, the word “transfer” can come off with a negative connotation. When an athlete transfers schools, it is often perceived that they are doing so because they sit the bench, or they don’t want to work hard to win. That is not always the case though. More often than not, when athletesContinue reading “What It Means To Transfer As A College Athlete.”

What College Athletes Should Be Doing During Quarantine.

It has been about three weeks since all of our lives drastically changed. We went from being full-time student athletes grinding hard on the court/field and in the classroom to being home with no practice and online learning. We were used to a set schedule that we had for years. That has all changed. Now,Continue reading “What College Athletes Should Be Doing During Quarantine.”

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.”

Coronavirus: The Day That All Sports Stopped

Coronavirus has been spreading throughout the world at a rapid rate, and has recently been deemed a pandemic. There have been over 100,000 cases worldwide, and over 3,000 in the United States alone. Because of this, the NCAA and other sports organizations have taken certain measures to prevent the spread of this virus. When IContinue reading “Coronavirus: The Day That All Sports Stopped”

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.”