The Crossword, March 2: College Athletes
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The Conversation: How social media is changing the game for athletes. “The concept of NIL (name, image and likeness) has only exacerbated this by encouraging athletes to promote themselves on social media. Some sport organizations now even factor social media presence into recruitment decisions. These developments raise key questions: should we be treating athletes as brands? And what are the […]
Life After College Sports: Jiu-Jitsu, Mental Health, And Embracing Failure For Growth
Jiu-Jitsu, Mental Health, And Embracing Failure For Growth #mentalhealth #collegeathletes #jiujitsulife Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Chris Sicat Transitioning from college athletics to everyday life can be tough—both mentally and emotionally. In this video, we will explore the challenges athletes face after college, the importance of having a plan, and how embracing failure can help…
Jiu-Jitsu, Mental Health, And Embracing Failure For Growth #mentalhealth #collegeathletes #jiujitsulife Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Chris Sicat Transitioning from college athletics to everyday life…
Dartmouth basketball players’ unionization bid was a groundbreaking effort for college athletes. Their strategic withdrawal highlights a systemic issue: an NLRB increasingly aligned with corporate interests, leaving workers vulnerable.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/dartmouth-union-ncaa-cd01a33192c19e41e45ff74e84589097
#CollegeAthletes #Unionization #LaborRights #FairTreatment #NCAA #Dartmouth #SEIU #LaborPartyUS #WorkersFirst
The Dartmouth men’s basketball team has dropped its attempt to form a union. The team voluntarily ended a push to become the first college sports team to unionize in order to avoid a potentially damaging precedent from a National Labor Relations Board that soon will be controlled by Republicans. The Service Employees International Union Local 560 said it withdrew its NLRB petition on Tuesday rather than take its chances in front of an unfriendly labor board.
Look at the shock on these young college athletes’ faces when this guy discusses pro athlete contracts.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYHsyDfn/
They shd have learned abt #taxes ( #financial literacy) long before senior yr in college.
He didn’t mention the agent’s cut.
#sports #finances #CollegeAthletes #BlackMastodon
Athletes
Employees denied
Equality lost, wages withheld
Judges ask, don't we?
Unfair
#ncaa #collegeathletes #equality #wages #unfair #cinquain #poetry
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/17/sports/ncaa-federal-court-athletes.html
It's college athletes taking the wheel
Who want to earn a financial deal
No longer need they be quite as meek
For now they can capitalize on their peak
Sponsorships that go with their fame
Bring both fortune and a certain amount of shame
#collegeathletes #sponsorships #sports #financialgain #poetry
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/magazine/ncaa-nba-student-athlete.html
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