Participating in Division I athletics can be very challenging and rewarding. If you're like most athletes, you want to open a window to the big league - professional sports. However, the average length of a professional sports career is less than 10 years; so even if you do make it to the professional level, most of your working life will extend beyond any sports career.

A college degree is your ticket to success on and off the playing field. While athletics build strength, leadership, responsibility, friendship and character, a college education builds the skills to be professional in a career.

Keep in mind that the pressures of winning in Division I competition are keener than those in high school play. As an athlete, you must juggle classroom attendance and assignments with team practice and extended road trips. Therefore, time management is crutial. UA provides support through Academic Support Services for Student Athletes.

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The Department of Athletics is affiliated with the NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills program. It provides student athletes with education and experience to assist them in bridging the gap from college life to professional life, and to make meaningful contributions to their communities. The program assists each student athlete based on his or her academic, athletic and emotional needs. The focus is on the critical commitments students must make to achieve personal growth and development, along with excellence in academics and athletics. It also stresses community service and career development. For more information, call Academic Support Services for Student Athletes at 330-972-7426.