Student athletes are faced with a series of time-consuming practices, heartbreaking losses and triumphant wins, on top of earning a degree.
Most college athletes have years of experience before they reach the college level.
Some compete for more than half of their lives. Taylor said as seniors, student athletes have gained so much from their sport and learned so much about themselves that it is hard to close that chapter of their lives. The season off gave McCullough an extra year of eligibility, but he has enough credits to graduate. I had a special bond with them that I didn't have when we weren't competing together, so I decided to come back. Many athletes agree that playing sports teaches more than just physical skills.