Tips and Tricks: Combing Athletics and Academics Successfully at Friends University

There are many people at Friends University who think that college is more than just going to class and reading books. They also see it as a chance to play sports on the court, the track, or the field. For school and sports, you might feel like you need to walk on pins. You could lose points or marks if you make one mistake. If they know what to do, students who play sports can still do well in school and games.

Have a Plan

There are things you need to do to play for your school. A lot of the time, trips, training, and games make it hard to learn and go to class. It takes college players about 20 hours a week to do things that have to do with sports, states the NAIA. That doesn't include the time they spend on the road and with their teams. At Friends University, it's important to work hard in class and make progress in your own life. To keep up the good work, you need to work hard and plan ahead for both.

Read about Mia. Her school has a soccer team for women called Friends University. She didn't have time for anything in her junior year because she had so many tests and events. Mia adds, "I knew that if I didn't get organized, I would burn out." She planned her study time the same way she planned her workout time. She also told her teachers which team meetings she couldn't make it to. Because of this? She did well in school and helped her team make it to the end-of-term conference finals. Like Mia, you can do well if you plan ahead and keep track of time.

Know What “To Do” Everyday

You need to know how to use your time well if you want to do well in school and sports. Planners, calendars, and apps that help students keep track of their tasks can help them make better use of their time. Students can better plan their time and avoid having to rush at the last minute by writing down class times, study blocks, and practice times for each week.

Also, make plans. There will be times when games and grades change. Learn how to weigh due dates, value, and your own skills. This will help athletes make better choices and not feel bad about missing low-priority tasks. Friends players are told to set goals that they can reach and to check in often to make sure they are meeting their school and team duties.

Utilizing Resources

Athletes and students at Friends University both have access to almost unlimited resources to help them be successful.  You can get planned help from other students, writing centers, faculty, study hall, and study clubs. Students who play sports often learn from their teachers how to manage their time and thoughts. Making friends with other students who have done well in school and sports is also a great idea. By giving you problems to solve, these tools can help you deal with your stress.

Communicate  

You need to be able to clearly talk to teachers and bosses. Let people know about your trip and ask for more time when you need it. They will believe and value you more. They can also change the rules or give extra help to students who need it if they know how their students are doing. The story of Mia shows that folks can stay out of fights if they can just talk to each other.

Taking care of What is Important (You and Your Health)

Last but not least, being balanced means putting your health and happiness first. Students who play sports should make sure they eat well, rest, and get mental health help. A lot of health groups on college campuses say that students who deal with their stress and get enough sleep do better in school and are happy in general. Friends University cares about health in every way because they know that a healthy player is also a healthy student.

Are you ready to make a difference at Friends University? Make a plan, know what to do, utilize resources, communicate, and take care of what’s important.  You can do it, and the rewards in school and sports are worth every ounce of work.