Rigors of a College Athlete

[jonriv]

Why do college softball players spend so much time working out and conditioning? This time of year probably gives us the reason. We took my daughter out to dinner this past Saturday(after 2 games that day and thepossiblity of two more the next) She said that her team was menatlly and physically exausted. In the past two weeks they had played 9 playoff games- this all during finals!

Talking to several parents from varius schools at the NCAA regionals this weekend, many of the students had to take finals at the the regionals(proctered by a coach or travelling assistent)

A long season of games, travel- not to mention other things like class, studying, tests etc.. take there toll. It is impressive that they can balance it all. It is certainly a great experience on how to handle pressure and multiple responsibilities which should help them later in life.

[3'sDad]

JR: My neice (Washington College)took one of her Finals Thursday moning proctored by the coaches in the hotel prieor to playing Thursday afternoon.

Nope - not easy but they get it doen.