Being a Division One athlete takes dedication, sacrifice, and lots and lots of commitment. Competing at the highest collegiate level can be extremely physically and mentally challenging. Balancing the rigorous training schedules, grueling workouts, and intense competitions with school and homeworks requires you to make sacrifices and have amazing time management skills.
My name is Dean Sherrer and I am currenty a freshman swimming at the University of Cincinnati. Being a student athlete is very hard but very rewarding. I am going to take you through my life so you get a better understanding of what it is like being a student athlete.