Some will have aspirations of a professional career in their sport. Some student athletes may be in intramurals, club sports, and not in varsity collegiate athletics. They learned much earlier in life to accept criticism. They may already demonstrate leadership skills. They tend not to have an identity problem.
Student athletes tend to have more absences from classes during the season of their sport.
There may be anxiety after an injury, a bad game, or a low grade on an exam. They are accustomed to receiving attention. The Athletic Department will oversee grades and hours of enrollment to maintain eligibility, so you may need to talk to the advisor in that department. Keep the Referral Directory ready. If you have several student athletes as advisees, you could use peer or group advising.