The Detroit News. They're not there to eat. Held directly after school and lasting an hour, the program's purpose is to teach the players that studying and succeeding in academics is just as important as playing sports. We knew that 95 percent of all behavior is habitual, and these kids need to learn study habits before they reach college. We all know that the coach has the most impact with kids in a high school and we're finding that that influence actually makes these kids succeed in their studies.
Attendance is taken before every session.
The ultimate goal is to improve study habits and raise their grades. If they did, they know they would get kicked out. Most rewarding to Carter is the results he received last week at the end of the marking period. It's a way for us to help them academically and help them improve their grades. We're doing what's right for the kids.