Reasons to Play Sports in College
published on 28 November 2021
- It is fun
- Playing sports gives me confidence
- Being a part of a team provides leadership opportunities
- Playing sports is part of who I am
- I want/need an athletic scholarship
- I want to use my sport to help me get into a college that normally would not accept me
- I want to have a strong community of student-athletes around me
- It keeps me disciplined
- College athletes have higher GPA’s and a higher rate of post-graduate employment
- Playing sports in college is an easy way to make friends
- Networking, tutoring and advising are often times available to college athletes
- I want to stay in shape
- I like free gear
- Employers love to see college sports on a resume. It tells them I am disciplined, a team player, can manage my time, know how to push myself physically and mentally.
- NCAA Top 10 Reasons to Play College Sports