Athletes

Athletes and Financial Investment Firms. The goal for a large majority of individuals in today”s society is to achieve maximum financial stability in the shortest period of time possible. However, most do not achieve this goal as expeditiously as they once had hoped. It is for this reason that a majority of individuals view their […]

Why D1 Athletes Should Be Paid. Trying to Get That Paper According to the NCAA, student-athletes are students first and athletes second. However over the last decade there have been many questions raised about what the actual definition of what a student-athlete really is. This is because of the millions of dollars generated by institutions […]

Financial Planning for NFL Athletes. While the debate often rages over the relative worth of a professional athlete in relation to their salaries, the market demand for professional sports continues to drive earnings for athletes into the stratosphere. From humble historical beginnings where the athlete would participate at the professional level for the love of […]

Influence of Athletes to People. Picture this scene: The best athletes in your community are gathered for the annual high school varsity letter awards banquet. Halfback Henry and Jumpshot Jenny already have received accolades from the Master of Ceremonies for their accomplishments, but the attention is now focused on Susan Strike, Central High’s varsity bowling […]

Should College Athletes Be Paid? Narrative Essay. Keyon Billie Ms. Gavin Speech Class 3/25/2013 Over the past few years college athletics have gained immense popularity across the United States. Whether it be football, basketball, or hockey, ever since the turn of the century, intercollegiate sports have brought in a surplus of revenue to their respective […]

Should College Athletes Be Paid. Samuel Wingert Professor Grimm ENG100G Midterm Research Paper 18 October 2012 Collegiate Level “Pay to play? That’s the question being fiercely debated on campuses and across the college conferences. And it’s shocking to see the level of support the answer “yes” is getting—because the idea tears at the very nature […]

Environmental Effects on Athletes. Environmental Effects on Athletes Another way to explore how athletes are affected by different factors preventing or causing them to perform at their highest level is through their environment. Coaches, parents, peers, childhood, and even the media can manipulate athletes. A coach can get you out of your game by giving […]