High school is bad enough already, but it’s even more agonizing when you’re a student athlete.
From never having a free moment to yourself, to trying to please your teachers, coaches and parents, below are the 13 biggest struggles every student athlete will find all too relatable.
You’ve Never Gotten Enough Sleep
Sleep is always something you’re trying to catch up on. Between doing all of your schoolwork and practicing your sport, there’s very little time for a good snooze sesh.
Your Free Time Is Nonexistent
You rarely ever have time to yourself. If you’re not at school, you’re at practice, and vice versa. You don’t really have much free time to do whatever you want.
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Off for the Weekend? Think Again
And when you think you’ll finally have a free weekend, your coach just happens to announce that they signed you up last minute for a tournament.
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Nothing Stresses You Out Like Tryouts
Tryouts are incredibly nerve-racking. You may be the best athlete, but that doesn’t always mean you’ll make the team. And just because you earned a spot one year, doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed for the entirety of your high school career.
Your Body Can’t Catch a Break, Either
Practicing nearly every day makes you incredibly sore. Having to walk from class to class around campus only makes it worse. You’ve been known to stop in the middle of the quad just to stretch out your muscles.
An Injury Could End Your Sports Career at Any Moment
But being sore is nothing compared to getting a career-ending injury. There’s no guarantee that you won’t get hurt doing what you do, which is an utterly terrifying thought you think about all the time.
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Your Teammates Are Your Second Family
Because you spend most of your time with your teammates, you can grow to become pretty close with them. But it’s even worse when you don’t get along with them at all. It can be a total nightmare, but you have to set aside your differences come game day.
You’re Stuck With a Certain Ensemble on Game Days
Having to wear your uniform to school on game day is a major pain. Sure, it helps you get dressed quicker in the morning, but uniforms are only meant to be worn on the field, not as an outfit.
Getting to Leave Class Early Is a Mixed Bag
It’s nice getting to leave your last class early when you have a game, until you realize you missed out on a ton of important information. At least you can borrow your notes from your friends. If you don’t have any friends in that class, well, good luck.
Not Every Teacher Is Very Accommodating
Sometimes you’ll have awesome teachers who totally understand the trials and tribulations of being a student athlete. Then there are those who don’t get it, don’t care to get it and choose to make your life even more difficult than it already is. Thanks so much.
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Your Grades Tend to Suffer in the Name of the Game
And don’t even get us started on the fact that your coach rarely ever seems to understand that you’re also a student. They always want you to put your sport first, even though you know your academics are way more important.
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Your Parents Demand the World of You
Worst of all, your parents always put an insane amount of pressure on you to be both a star athlete and exemplary student. They think it’s so easy, but it’s ridiculously difficult.
The Pressure Is Always On
You’re always on edge. Whether you’re nervous about a big game or a major exam, your stress levels are always through the roof.
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