While classes may have only started less than two weeks ago, athletes have already been at school for months as they train and prepare for the fall sports season.
Although the idea of practicing throughout the summer might seem unfair to the players who only get a month and a half of summer break, some believe the fairness of these practices is up to the players to decide.
“It feels like it’s a part of your summer vacation, being able to see your friends and playing the sport that you love,” junior Bobby McCaleb said.
Without the sudden introduction of classes into players’ practice schedules, players are able to enjoy their preparations for the new season and express their motivation without the thought of homework and tests.
“My motivation spikes in the summer, because it’s fun getting back into the cross country season and seeing everybody again.” senior Alex Haight said.
While practices might start weeks before the teams begin playing any games, coaches are not necessarily any more relaxed than they would be during later parts of the season.
“I feel like our coaches are more relaxed towards the end of the season,” junior and junior varsity field hockey player Mojdeh Nourbakhsh said.