I think it's good. I think everyone in life is a role model. Your life is your message. Being an athlete, you are in the limelight a little more than other people. You learn that you have to do things for credibility.
Athletes are powerful individuals in our society.
They are paid more than teachers are, which doesn't seem right. I get frustrated when athletes say they don't want to be role models. You don't do Nike ads unless you are willing to be a role model. Every day you create yourself and recreate. I think it's good when people can get to a point where they are having fun and playing in everything they do.