Statistics show uptick in stress levels for first-year athletes

.....Hunter’s struggle represents common problem among student-athletes. In 2016, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conducted their third student-athlete survey, which showed that among Division III athletes, 63 percent of women and 56 percent of women reported that they would prefer to spend more time at home or with family.

The survey also measured how confident students were at juggling both academic and athletic responsibilities. In Division III, three in every ten students responded without confidence in their abilities, a number that continually shrinks with Division II and Division I.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Why do you think students feel less confident about juggling both academic and athletic responsibilities? Are they less equipped? Unsure how to balance them? Any thoughts or feedback from you would be appreciated!