The lack of compensation for college athletes calls attention to the colleges and universities that do not have to pay the athletes. Although there are rules in place for college athletes to be paid for their name and likeness by outside companies, the schools themselves are not required to compensate the athletes for their time and hard work. Due to the significant financial benefits that universities receive due to their athletic programs, college athletes should be paid for their demanding training and commitment that brings millions of dollars to the school. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has rules in place that govern the compensation of college athletics. Currently, athletes “...are not paid by their colleges or
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“The culture of college sports may inhibit some student-athletes from seeking help to address issues such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, burnout, the stress of team or individual expectations, and the everyday stress of dealing with relationships, academic demands, and life away from home” (McQuade, 2021). The demand on student-athletes is tremendous. The need to perform in front of hundreds of thousands of people in order to bring success to their school’s name does not allow much room for relaxation. These sports teams require many hours throughout the week to practice and prepare for games that will be nationally televised. This extra time commitment causes student athletes to lose study and social time. Instead of having a ‘normal’ college social experience, student-athletes are often found in the weight room, on a travel bus, or at practice. College sports can be compared to a full time job (Valentine, 2022). Therefore, proving that athletes should receive compensation from
Esgro 3 their respective school for the time and training they put in to making sure their school has a successful team.
Additional benefits that the Universities see as a result of a successful sports program