According to coordinators,, the objective of the program is to help athletes cultivate good study habits and make up time missed in classes when they are on the road. Athletes who are not in this group but are still struggling with their grades may participate in tutoring programs. Some argue that athletes have special circumstances. They were not able to develop good learning habits in high school. They are constantly on the road during the regular season and the training is very intense.
Time constraints are also a problem.
They need all the extra help they can get. Their circumstances are special. But other students have special circumstances too. Some students have to work up to 40 a week to pay tuition and living expenses. Others have families to take care of and some simply need extra tutoring.