Many private-independent schools, especially those with upper schools, struggle with the place of athletic programs within the overall scope of their educational missions. Schools reflect the reality that sports exert a pervasive influence in American culture.
Few school leaders dispute the educational and personal benefits of athletic participation — in particular, that student-athletes learn discipline, time management, teamwork, and sportsmanship. However, the ever-increasing professionalization in youth sports can compete with the educational mission at some schools.
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