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is there an age limit for college sports?

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:27:01 +0000

I went to college in 2006, and played college soccer that year, how ever I droped out that same year before without finishing my freshman year. If I were to go back to college would I be able to play a college sport again?

Yes, you can still play. There isn’t an age limit.

What happens during college sports tryouts?

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:39:02 +0000

I am hopefully gonna start college in the Fall & I’d like to play some sort of sport. I was thinking softball since I played a little in 8th grade.

Anywho, I was just wondering what happens during these tryouts?
Do you already have to be pretty good with experience, etc.?
Do they train whoever tries out?

Can someone like me who appears to be in shape but is really not and played softball VERY briefly about 5 years ago be considered for a team?

Your response is greatly appreciated! ;]

I’m afraid you won’t be considered for a team, the overwhelming majority of college athletes have lots of experience and are recruited by the college to play for them. You could try to play for an intramural team, most colleges have intramural sports teams.

Does each college sports teams have a Physical Therapist on staff?

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:28:49 +0000

I am currently majoring in Physical Therapy and minoring in Sports Medicine.. My dream job would be to work for the University of Tennessee. Although before I get my hopes up, I just want to make sure that college sports teams have a PT on staff. And if they do, do they get free access to the games? Also do they have the same PT for all sports?
-Thanks!

most teams have trainers not PTs.

What does it mean to be a "red-shirt" athlete in college sports?

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:57:54 +0000

I know this is probably a stupid question, but I have never been a follower of college sports.
Steven, how can you possibly think that’s a bad move? Now that Asomugha is gone, the team has to rely on some inexperienced talent in the DB positions. Routt is a great cornerback who has a lot of potential to improve.

In college sports redshirting means that an athlete can sit out for their first year. each player is granted 4 years of playing eligibility.
if a player redshirts that means they can not see any playing time.
this pretty much means that a player can be on the team for up to five years.
if they sit out there first year they are called a redshirt freshman. if they play their first year they are called a true freshman.
teams do this because somtimes a player is not ready to go straight onto the playing field so they get the extra year to mentor and develop their skills.

Is there sufficient media coverage for college sports? Do you think more can be done?

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:15:46 +0000

I really want to watch more college sports rather than football and tennis… don’t we all wish that there as more media coverage for the college sports?

Get the Big Ten Network it routinely shows Big Ten Lacrosse, Wrestling, Diving, Swimming, Gymnastics, softball, and some Hockey.

Can you inter with a college sports team if studying to be an athletic trainer?

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:38:59 +0000

I want to study something like exercise science, sports medicine, or athletic training. Could I go to the athletic office at the college im attending to get a internship or voulenteer? If so what kind of work would I be doing? Also, I want to be playing college hockey so would this help at all with job oppertunities?

Thanks for your help.

Most of the time you do interning with an athletic team at your school. Playing a sport doesn’t do much for job opportunities in athletic training.

How much money does the average college sports team bring in verses how much they cost?

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:04:50 +0000

I’m curious, if college sports teams really do bring in less than they cost, then why do we have them. Can anyone tell me if they do cost more than they bring in?

Any school that fields a football team gets most of their sports-revenue from that team. Football usually pays for the other sports, as they bring in little to nothing in revenue. Football is king in America.

What are the different levels of college sports?

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:04:05 +0000

I’m obviously familiar with college varsity sports, but I keep hearing about intramural, intercollegiate, and club sports in college. I’d like to know what exactly these mean and what the differences are between them. Specifically regarding gymnastics, if possible. Thanks!

honestly, I have no idea. You should try to schedule an interview with a college coach to find out more about this.

I want to go to college for sports management ?

admin — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:48:28 +0000

Let’s say I passed college and got sports management as my major, but if I couldn’t find a job dealing with athletics, would I be in trouble? Would I be able to get any other kind of job?

its in demand. so u will get a job

Can you try out for college sports?

admin — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:01:36 +0000

My parents always work and cant drive when they need to to pick me up or drop me off for highschool sports so i was wondering if i could try out for college sports without being recruited straight from highschool?

Yes, you can be a walk on.