An untimely injury can be costly, thousands of dollars costly. A critical part of athletics is the ability to stay healthy and preform. Injuries can sideline athletes during crucial times of the recruiting process and in effect, sideline their careers. We analyze the importance of being healthy at the right time, and how injuries have affected athletes attempts to play at the next level and receive athletic scholarships.
An athlete cannot lose a scholarship because of an injury. However, they will not receive one or any spot to play in collegiate athletics if they are unable to showcase their abilities to the college recruiters.