<p>old fort…my son will also be going to a lot of parties! He will go to the sorority ones too!</p>
<p>Some people might not realize that football is very time consuming in the fall. They are required to lift usually 3 times/wk in the morning . I hope it’s not more at his new school. Usually they lift very early, before classes. Practices are for 2-3 hours later in the afternoon M-Fri, sometimes it is meetings only on M and Fri is a mix. Games are Saturdays and sometimes Fri night is spent traveling. Sundays are often off.The times can vary, but you would have to have either a very understanding employer or coach to make it work. An on-campus job/work study would probably be more flexible. I know there are those that do it, but they have to very well organized and disciplined and mine won’t be ready this fall.</p>
<p>Obviously they are excused from practice for classes, not sure how much missed time would be accepted for work. The truth is that the more you practice the better you play, and the more playing time you get.</p>
<p>I imagine this type of schedule is similar for most sports.</p>
<p>The coaches claim that employers like to see athletics on the resume because it means they have learned teamwork , dedication, time management and possibly leadership. I hope this is true because his work experience will probably have gaps if he sticks with it. And, yes, we know he’s not going to the NFL!</p>
<p>He will work if he can find something this spring, and for SURE in the summer.</p>