The Identity of a Student Athlete

Lee Eubanks

On the field

Personal Experiences of sportsmanship Stopping Scoring charity events Unsportsmanlike penalties (technical fouls, ejections, etc.) Showing sportsmanship and good conduct to opponents and officials Interview How are athletes expected to act on the field Some of the stereotypes that are applied to student athletes athletes are portrayed as arrogant and cocky

Off the field

PJ Hairston Article representing his school in the community in a negative way Ole Miss Article representing school off the field at a school function

Bring in some of my personal experiences

Schoolwork
Livestrong article Dedication to classroom Have to make the grades to continue their athletic careers Minimum GPA in HS Colleges will only accept those that can be admitted under normal credentials to their school Interview Athlete V Coach Which is more important in advancing careers athletic abilities or school Which should athletes put more focus into