Throughout an athlete’s life the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming a collegiate athlete. Performing at the highest level of competition in their age group, for the top universities in the nations is what every adolescents dreams of. The ultimate is to do all of this while attending the university on a full scholarship. The best athletes in the nation attend their specific university on “full rides” and are truly to play sports. Not to attend the the university to further their education. With this being said what happens when the best athletes are worth more than their scholarships?
Colleges already have financial accounts set up …show more content…
Many of these players blamed poor investments, trusting unethical financial advisors, and lavish spending habits as the reason for their money troubles. If schools were to begin paying players, they could also help these students build a foundation of financial literacy. This would allow them to introduce these students athletes to financial investors who have their best interests in mind. Whether or not these college athletes go on to play professionally, they would at least, have some type of financial foundation to carry with them into whatever career they choose. This would (hopefully) set them up for a better