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An analogy between the work ethic on the field and the work ethic in the classroom
As an academic advisor for student-athletes at a Division I school for the past 12 years, I have gained considerable insight into the way they prepare for their academic and athletic responsibilities, and I am convinced that there is a very distinct overlap in the way they can be motivated and prepared for both.
In short, the skills and methods used to excel in a sport are very similar to those used to excel in the classroom.
Every coach has learned that preparation is the key to success. They spend countless hours reviewing tapes with their players, and while some ...