As we move into varsity level athletics, what is to be expected in terms of a student-athlete’s commitment?
There is a higher level of commitment for a varsity athlete. For example, players need to always be punctual; there will often be practices during school vacations; players will be expected to be engaged in conditioning during the season and also in the off-season; some athletic contests may require travel out of town. To be good it takes hard work, time, daily dedication, and sacrifice. Such skills will hopefully have meaning in a young person’s life beyond athletics. Additionally and importantly, it is irresponsible to put our athletes in a competitive situation and ask them to compete at a high level if we have not worked to ensure that they are as well prepared for the challenge as possible.
