Approach Quote by Billy Kennedy

The student-athlete should control everything that happens. From figuring out what kind of a degree they want to what type of a program they…

— Billy Kennedy

I don't think forcing an athlete to stay in school does anything for the athlete.

— Jay Williams

For many young people growing up in minority communities, there is a sense that their lives are disposable. As athletes, we have a platform…

— Jason Collins

There are many roles of a coach. You will be the parent and will take responsibility over the athlete.

— Hidilyn Diaz

I don't believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models… It's not like it was when I was…

— Charles Barkley

When you're dealing with students who are at risk, who come from a place like LeBron and myself, you have to really focus on…

— Maverick Carter

We should try to teach the young people values that are useful to them whether they become professional athletes or not.

— Rafael Nadal

If you look at any superior athlete, you will find a strong parental influence. Parents introduce their children to a sport, and then they…

— Ivan Lendl

It should be easier for athletes to be students.

— Cris Collinsworth

Never underestimate your players; they can do it with enough game-like practice. Coaches must put more emphasis in practice and in life on making…

— John Kessel

College recruiting is a business and I would really tell parents and athletes, alike, to treat it as such.

— Billy Kennedy