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12 Things Every Student Athlete Understands

Playing a sport in high school is one of the best ways to make friends and get involved. Once the season rolls around, you are filled with excitement and enthusiasm. Every student athlete is ready to reunite with his or her team and prove to competitors and classmates that they are the team to beat this season. As the season goes on, each athlete comes to realize the struggle of being an athlete as well as a student.

In honor of all the student athletes out there, we compiled a list of truths only they will understand.

1
Balancing the 4 S’s: School, Sports, Social Life, Sleep

There are not enough hours in the day.

2
Receiving new uniforms for the season

Now let's get in formation.

3
When you find out it's fitness day

Can I take a personal day?!

 

4
Going from school to practice to homework

"Im going to close my eyes for a few minutes and then I'll start my homework" *wakes up 2 hours later*

5
When practice gets cancelled

Today must be some kind of holiday.

6
Coming home from practice and eating everything in sight

Athletes are allowed more calories, right?

 

7
Trying to stay awake during class

If this were soccer, I would be paying attention. 

7
Climbing stairs is quite the struggle

If only escalators were installed in schools.

8
When you get out of class early because you have an away game

I'm out of this dump!! (Until tomorrow.)

9
When the team's jam comes on in the locker room

A little party never hurt nobody.

10
Comparing bruises at the end of each game

That's gross....and I love it. 

11
Pasta Parties

A bonding experience that includes carb overload. 

12
When you see your friends cheering you on from the stands

My inner self is jumping for joy.

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