Then, the next day, you just do it again. Dennis '03 to prioritize her time and make difficult compromises. I have to prioritize my work and my sport. Clearly something has to give, and for most athletes, that something is personal time. Playing forces me to make time for studying and form a strict schedule.
School comes first, and basketball has to come next.
That doesn't leave time for much else. You have to really love it. Just to get by in school while playing a sport requires discipline and commitment. To excel academically would seem nearly impossible. I start papers two weeks in advance and I always plan my life around my soccer schedule.