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Sports and Education: The Options, Costs, and Risks of a Child Athlete Pursuing College

April 25, 2023 Marina Villatoro Kuperman
Sports and Education: The Options, Costs, and Risks of a Child Athlete Pursuing College
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Raising Pro Athletes
Sports and Education: The Options, Costs, and Risks of a Child Athlete Pursuing College
Apr 25, 2023
Marina Villatoro Kuperman

In our society, there's an ingrained belief that university education is the only path to success. But what if your child's passion lies in becoming a professional rock climber or excelling in a particular sport? So today, we're diving into a critical topic that demands our attention: how to properly educate our athletes to help them reach their highest potential.

As a parent, we must challenge the prevailing paradigm of non-traditional education invalidity and recognize that the prime years for nurturing an athlete's potential are during their teens and early 20s. Investing in their athletic training and development can offer a wealth of invaluable life lessons, discipline, and teamwork skills that extend far beyond traditional education.

Instead of mindlessly following the societal pressure to enroll our children in universities, let's reevaluate our priorities. Why should we pour exorbitant sums into an education that lacks direction or purpose when we could invest in their athletic pursuits? It's time to break free from the student loan cycle and consider the remarkable opportunities our current era presents. Today, we have the flexibility to pursue multiple careers and acquire knowledge at any stage of life. Let's empower our children to embrace their true passions and chart their own paths to success. Let's challenge societal norms, make informed choices, and unlock the incredible potential within our young athletes.

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About This Podcast


It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.


For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road and talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete.


Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes – parents, the coaches, the sponsors, the nutritionists and the mindset specialist – revealing the realities of what it takes to support a  child in reaching their ultimate potential in becoming a pro athlete.


This is YOUR village.  


A home for Uncensored Advice for you– the Unsung Heroes of part of the ‘unspoken’ journey behind the athletes!


What to expect when you listen:


Real, Raw Truth

Laughter

The Struggles & Successes


ABOUT YOUR HOST:


Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams. 


Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village


SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS

https://raisingproathletes.com/join-us-raising-pro-athletes/ 


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marina.kuperman.villatoro/ 


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marinakupermanvillatoro 


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@raisingproathletes 


Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/ 





Show Notes

In our society, there's an ingrained belief that university education is the only path to success. But what if your child's passion lies in becoming a professional rock climber or excelling in a particular sport? So today, we're diving into a critical topic that demands our attention: how to properly educate our athletes to help them reach their highest potential.

As a parent, we must challenge the prevailing paradigm of non-traditional education invalidity and recognize that the prime years for nurturing an athlete's potential are during their teens and early 20s. Investing in their athletic training and development can offer a wealth of invaluable life lessons, discipline, and teamwork skills that extend far beyond traditional education.

Instead of mindlessly following the societal pressure to enroll our children in universities, let's reevaluate our priorities. Why should we pour exorbitant sums into an education that lacks direction or purpose when we could invest in their athletic pursuits? It's time to break free from the student loan cycle and consider the remarkable opportunities our current era presents. Today, we have the flexibility to pursue multiple careers and acquire knowledge at any stage of life. Let's empower our children to embrace their true passions and chart their own paths to success. Let's challenge societal norms, make informed choices, and unlock the incredible potential within our young athletes.

________________________________________________


About This Podcast


It takes a village to raise a pro athlete.


For the first time ever this channel takes you behind the athlete’s ‘unspoken’ road and talks to the people that normally get very little mention, but are the ones who are responsible for the underlying success of an athlete.


Marina pulls back the curtain and dives deep into chats with the UNSUNG Heroes – parents, the coaches, the sponsors, the nutritionists and the mindset specialist – revealing the realities of what it takes to support a  child in reaching their ultimate potential in becoming a pro athlete.


This is YOUR village.  


A home for Uncensored Advice for you– the Unsung Heroes of part of the ‘unspoken’ journey behind the athletes!


What to expect when you listen:


Real, Raw Truth

Laughter

The Struggles & Successes


ABOUT YOUR HOST:


Marina Kuperman Villatoro, a mama who is on a mission to help her sons reach their athletic (rock climbing) goals and dreams. 


Connect and be Part of the Strategic Village


SIGN UP FOR THE LATEST UNCENSORED HACKS and TIPS

https://raisingproathletes.com/join-us-raising-pro-athletes/ 


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marina.kuperman.villatoro/ 


TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marinakupermanvillatoro 


YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@raisingproathletes 


Website - https://raisingproathletes.com/