I relate this story because it is a dramatic example of how coaches of different sports can and do work together for the benefit of the student-athlete. I use football and basketball as examples because they usually serve as benchmarks of a school's athletic programs. But whatever the sport, the advantages of allowing your student-athletes to participate in more than one sport far outweigh the disadvantages. Our teachers must post a weekly grade report on every student-athlete. Coaches continually receive updates on their students' progress in the classroom.
Statistics show that most athletic failures in the classroom occur during the off-season.
This constant monitoring provides a simple safeguard against eligibility problems. It also is to every coach's advantage to ensure student involvement in positive daily activities, such as alternative sports, instead of resorting to some of the more negative adventures that grow from the idle time when kids are not involved in sports or some other co-curricular activity. Development One of the vital functions of athletic participation is to develop our young people - mentally and physically. The multisport athlete develops athletic skills and mental toughness throughout the year. Cross country in the fall conditions for the winter basketball season.