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ÃÛÌÒAPP student-athletes shared their experiences of balancing the demands of academics and athletics during the “Flip the Script: The Unique Experience of Student Athletes” event on Nov. 19 in the ÃÛÌÒAPP College of Business. 

The event, sponsored by the Athletics Council, featured eight student-athletes who provided insights into the challenges of managing rigorous training schedules and coursework. Participating athletes included:

• Chloe Rodriguez, Track and Field
• Patrick Wolf, Track and Field
• Kalyn Xayaseng, Softball
• Glennis Woolridge, Track and Field
• Ke'Asia Hall, Track and Field
• Kenson Tate, Track and Field
• Emily Moon, Volleyball
• Kayli Johnson, Track and Field

“We want to bridge the gap between student-athletes and faculty, highlighting the challenges we face and fostering a greater understanding of how we balance academics and athletics,” senior Chloe Rodriguez said.

Recurring topic during the discussion was the importance of time management, balance, and mental health. Kenson Tate emphasized the complexity of managing a packed schedule. “We have to carefully plan our days,” Tate said. “Balancing practice, classes, and everything else takes a lot of effort. Time management is one of our biggest challenges.”

Rodriguez also addressed a common misconception that student-athletes receive special treatment academically.

“Some people think we don’t work as hard as non-athletes,” she said