Why College Athletes Should Not Be Paid
In Eugene, Oregon, on the campus of the University of Oregon, stands the John E. Jaqua Center. The John E. Jaqua Center is an academic center dedicated to the success of the University’s athletes in the classroom. Inside this 40,000 square foot (Chudacoff p. A11) facility there is almost anything that an athlete could ever need to assist them in their education. These resources available to the athletes include, “an auditorium with 114 leather seats, 35 tutor rooms, 25 academic and life-skills advising offices, a conference room, a computer lab, a graphics lab, library, study carrels, lounge with a wide flat-screen TV and plush sofas, full kitchenette and cafe, all outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment” (Chudacoff p. A11). However this is not all that this unbelievable facility has to offer. When you walk into the main
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“We know that playing a sport in college teaches young people lessons that last a lifetime, such as time management, leadership skills and teamwork, along with how to handle winning and losing” (Ackerman and Scott n.p.). When coached correctly, these athletes bloom into outstanding individuals that are going to achieve great things when they are finished playing their sports. This must be very rewarding for the athletes to understand that not only are they getting the opportunity to continue to play their sport, but they are learning life skills such as time management, how to be a leader, and how to be a positive member on a team. When the athletes are out on their own and working at their own jobs, they will understand principles of hard work much more than that of their coworkers because of their experience in college. Staying on top of their schoolwork while participating in their sport will teach the individuals great