Student participation in school sports is a privilege that must be earned. Most school sports programs require student-athletes to perform well academically in order to participate in school sports. According to Steve Silverman, an award-winning sports writer who has been ranked three times in the Pro Football Writers of America awards, student-athletes generally must maintain a specific grade point average in order to be eligible to play. If students want to participate in school sports, they must earn the privilege by performing well in class. Students learn to direct their attention to the material by focusing on academic achievement, which allows them to learn more than if they did not have such motivation and helps them get the most out of their time in class . Sports also provide student-athletes with the opportunity