We conducted a survey of 10 female and 10 male student athletes at Holland High School. These athletes vary in all sports at all levels.
In Season Grades
The biggest motivation for good grades along student athletes is being eligible to play. This shows greatly in the grade averages.
A big factor in this debate is whether students are focused on their grades or more on academics. The amount of hours spent on school work compared to the amount of hours spent on athletics supports that students have a high priority in their athletics than their education.
When we asked the student athletes if their grades benefit or suffer while in season the most common answer was benefit just well enough to maintain their grades so they may be allowed to play.