While getting your degree, do you want to be the fastest swimmer, track runner, or best basketball player?
No matter what struggles you encounter, no one can push you to excel like a champion better than yourself. The only one who can make you commit to your goals is YOU! There will be plenty of support from family, friends, coaches, and professors along the way. However, it is ultimately up to you and how motivated you are.
Being a student-athlete can be daunting. There's so much pressure to succeed academically and athletically. The demands never seem to end! The key is to learn the essence of balance. Easier said than done, right?
If you struggle to be an “A” student and be on top of your game, fear not! Here are some strategies to help you excel:
1. Implement Time Management
No matter what your schedule throws at you, dedication and time allocation will ensure that you're able to succeed. With all your traveling to compete, how you organize your time can let you meet ALL your deadlines and commitments AT ONCE with these steps:
🧃 Attend all practices on time and work hard!
🧃 Use a planner to have a study schedule while prioritizing the most urgent assignments.
🧃 Avoid exam-day stress with studying and doing your homework in advance.
1. Implement Time Management
No matter what your schedule throws at you, dedication and time allocation will ensure that you're able to succeed. With all your traveling to compete, how you organize your time can let you meet ALL your deadlines and commitments AT ONCE with these steps:
🧃 Attend all practices on time and work hard!
🧃 Use a planner to have a study schedule while prioritizing the most urgent assignments.
🧃 Avoid exam-day stress with studying and doing your homework in advance.
2. Schedule Your Classes Wisely
While it is difficult to attend class when playing in competitions, you should consider making wise academic decisions to avoid this issue!
For example, take courses that do not conflict with the team schedule and try scheduling them during non-travel times if possible.
The best way to get your schedule set up for success is by taking advantage of available resources. The advisor can help you meet all your scheduling requirements, including game days and training times!
Also, make sure to use "rate my professor" as a guide for ranking the best teachers and ones that will work with you and be understanding if you need to miss any class due to competition!
2. Schedule Your Classes Wisely
While it is difficult to attend class when playing in competitions, you should consider making wise academic decisions to avoid this issue!
For example, take courses that do not conflict with the team schedule and try scheduling them during non-travel times if possible.
The best way to get your schedule set up for success is by taking advantage of available resources. The advisor can help you meet all your scheduling requirements, including game days and training times!
Also, make sure to use "rate my professor" as a guide for ranking the best teachers and ones that will work with you and be understanding if you need to miss any class due to competition!
3. Communicate
Make it a priority to cultivate great relationships with classmates, teammates, and instructors. If you have to miss class for an important reason, make sure to have someone in class to get the class notes on what was covered so far.
Believe us; this will be your crucial secret for not falling behind in your exams! It also never hurts to reach out to athletes from other teams who may share interests from study groups!
3. Communicate
Make it a priority to cultivate great relationships with classmates, teammates, and instructors. If you have to miss class for an important reason, make sure to have someone in class to get the class notes on what was covered so far.
Believe us; this will be your crucial secret for not falling behind in your exams! It also never hurts to reach out to athletes from other teams who may share interests from study groups!
4. Get to Know Your Professors
The best way to start the semester is by establishing a good relationship with your professors. They can help you in all forms, from helping you learn how to study for exams to coping when things get stressful!
Utilizing all the school resources sets apart an excellent student-athlete from someone who falls behind in classes. If you study hard and prove yourself proactive in class, expect incredible results when grades come around. By the end of this semester, you could earn an All-American Award for being a true scholar!
You'll be amazed at how much better classes will get when you put effort into doing well!
5. Make Your Teammates Your Family
You’ll have no problem finding friends during your time at college, but it might be a little harder to see important family.
Your teammates will always support you when times are tough and help you carry the load. If you're feeling tired or sore, guess what? They are too! You won't feel lonely on this journey- they will be your guide along the way.
So make sure they know how much their friendship means to you!
5. Make Your Teammates Your Family
You’ll have no problem finding friends during your time at college, but it might be a little harder to see important family.
Your teammates will always support you when times are tough and help you carry the load. If you're feeling tired or sore, guess what? They are too! You won't feel lonely on this journey- they will be your guide along the way.
So make sure they know how much their friendship means to you!
6. Learn From Your Failures
Successful athletes understand that it’s essential to accept and learn from their mistakes. There are times where your coach will criticize you; whether it is a poor grade or loss on the field, don't let this affect your winning spirit and objectives.
Perhaps keep a positive mindset, think of mistakes as an opportunity for growth rather than a reason for sadness. Get back up and take action to become stronger and better in your performance.
The ones who come back from any obstacles are the athletes who become the true success stories in sports.
7. Think Of Self-Care As A Priority
Multitasking is the name of the game when you are a student-athlete. On top of juggling school work and athletics, it's essential to take time for yourself too!
It's imperative that your body gets enough rest after long days at practice or studying in the library all night -
Utilizing both team nutritionists and psychologists will help take some weight off your shoulders.
It's like one feeds into another; without enough rest, concentration will drop, affecting grades just as much as performance while playing your sport.
7. Think Of Self-Care As A Priority
Multitasking is the name of the game when you are a student-athlete. On top of juggling school work and athletics, it's essential to take time for yourself too!
It's imperative that your body gets enough rest after long days at practice or studying in the library all night -
Utilizing both team nutritionists and psychologists will help take some weight off your shoulders.
It's like one feeds into another; without enough rest, concentration will drop, affecting grades just as much as performance while playing your sport.
In the end, it's your attitude and determination that will push you forward. Leverage your discipline everywhere, from sports arenas to classrooms.
At Attitude is Free, we believe that discipline is the key to beat the challenges that your career may bring as a student-athlete. Think of it as a chess game; you need to unfold all the patterns of the board while anticipating every move.
There is an infinite number of styles to choose from, but you should decide which best complements your behaviors as a champion.
This journey won't be easy, but experiencing the combination of academics and athleticism in your life will take you to new heights! And just like the saying goes, when you start winning, it's time for victory or checkmate!
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Attitude Is Free is a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something that is reflected in our behavior. We all have the power to choose an optimistic mindset that leads to long-term fulfillment and happiness that not only impacts ourselves, but can uplift others. We have complete power over this tool within each of us and it is 100% FREE.
Attitude is Free was formed in 2016 to bring to life our desire to create a brand that consistently inspires people to never give up, a brand that promotes the idea that we have the power to maintain a positive mindset in life and through the varying obstacles we face.
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