Back-to-School: How to Find Balance for Your Student-Athlete

Back-to-School: How to Find Balance for Your Student-Athlete
 
Summer is a time to be outside, go to camp, swim, play sports, sleep in, and shake off nine months of tough academic and sports schedules. For young athletes, this is some well-earned relaxation and fun. Heading back to school can be an exhausting return to alarm clocks, homework, sports schedules, co-curricular activities, and other responsibilities.
 
Here are some ways  parents and coaches can help student-athletes find the balance that works best for them.