BobcatGraduate04

Wow, I didn't know doing a simple speech for my class in college would bring up such a debate. I don't have children, I am not a coach, I am not a teacher (yet), just simply a high school athlete has been. All I wanted to know was if anyone disagreed or agreed with this rule. You brought to my attention though that this one rule could affect many other situations in our lives. On the high school level I do agree that students must put academics before athletics, because how many of those high school athletes actually play on the collegiate level? On the college level, those athletes I'm sure have tutors and professors willing to help them pass, because they need the athletes on the court or field for their schools reputation. However, sometimes do high school teachers not pass a child simply because they need him in the athletic aspect? Maybe the school is in the state tourny or about to play a huge rival. No Pass, No Play... good rule or not? Thank-you everyone for your comments. I appreciate it greatly and your thoughts will make my speech much more effective. Thank-you again so much for your time and help. Keep the posts coming, I'll keep on checking. Also from now on can you please post what position you have to the argument. Such as are you a teacher, coach, parent, player. or just an outsider looking in. Thanks again for your time.

Sounds like good parenting. But, what about those kids with not such a good family life. Someone needs to guide them to success. Is a C average good enough? Is that getting them where they need to be? I agree most of the time coaches are more worried about their players game performance then their class room performance. Sometimes coaches forget that first they are teachers, after all that's how they got their head coaching job in the sport they coach, by becoming a teacher. Is anyone not for the No Pass, No Play?

Thanks everyone for your comments. Seems like everyone is in favor for the No Pass, No Play rule, except for maybe that one person. Everyone has made great arguments and support my reasoning for applying the No Pass, No Play rule. Here's another question. Should the TSSAA be in charge of making sure this rule is followed? Should TSSAA even have this rule? Should the certain GPA requirement be set by each county, each school, or even each coach? At private schools maybe they have higher expectations for their students, is a simple C average setting a high enough requirement for them? Is a C average helping students, in schools who are absolutely known for their academics, get ready for life? Should the GPA be set above average? After all aren't athletes looked upon and put on a pedestal in our schools. Maybe making the GPA requirement higher on the coaches hands. What do you think? [/b]

Good argument. What do you guys think? This was one of my thoughts as well. Is it right to take their only incentive away? Or... what if a child has a learning disability but is an outstanding athlete. Is it fair to take the only thing the child can do well away from him, because he has a disability? Is that discrimation? How well that effect his self-esteem or how his peers view him? Let me know.

Wow, getting a lot of response. I totally agree that a student-athlete must first make good grades. I was a varsity player in high school and I also know that you first have to prioritize your time. School does get you ready for life, sports is just a plus. Is there anybody out there that doesn't agree with the No Pass, No Play rule? In order for my speech to be affective I need both sides of the issue. Thanks for everyone's response. I am eager to see if any high school athletes respond to this topic. I have great admiration for college-athletes. College is a big load anyways but to keep their GPA's up and play a sport, which is like a full-time job or more... is amazing. Thanks again for all the response, keep them coming!

Thanks everyone for your comments. I need other people's comments. Take into consideration that some students get into college by playing sports. Maybe that is the only way, financially, they get a higher education. Should they still be punished for not getting "average" GPA's. Thanks again for all your comments and please keep them coming!! thumb

I am a college freshman at Roane State Community College and I am doing a report on the No Pass, No Play rule. I want to hear from coaches, teachers, parents, players actually anyone! Do you think it is fair for an outstanding athlete to be punished for his grades? What if he tries to do the academics, but he just doesn't get it? Is it fair to not let him "shine" on the football field, basketball court, or on the baseball/softball diamond, or any other sport? Or should a athlete abide by the rules and no matter what not get to play for making below the required GPA? Should this rule just apply to athletes who don't try in school? If so how could the school systems accomplish that? Please let me know what you think! I'm looking forward to hearing your take on the situation and reporting it to my classmates. Thanks for your time and help. Thanks again and hang in there Bobcats (OZ).