Celebrating National Student Athlete Day: Honoring Excellence in Academics and Athletics

The Achievements of Student Athletes Everywhere

Student athlete memes are everywhere online this April 6, as it’s National Student Athlete Day! Initiated by the National Consortium for Athletics and Sports, this day honors student athletes who perform exceptionally well both academically and athletically. Find an athlete who can excel at both-and then give them a big … hug? High five? Anything athletes engage in to commemorate. Essentially, what we mean is to express your support for the student athletes you know. Although we occasionally poke fun at them with memes, they truly never cease their hard work. 

Timeline of National Student Athlete Day

• 1852 Getting Competitive- Intercollegiate athletics began in the United States when Harvard and Yale Universities faced off in rowing. 

• 1906 College Athletics Becomes Official- The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the U.S., IAAUS, is formally created. 

• 1910 Renamed- The IAAUS is rebranded as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 

• 2014 Record High- The NCAA achieves a record net revenue of $989 million. 

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Activities of National Student Athlete Day

• Post One or More Memes: You can’t fault us for our obsession with student athlete memes (refer back to the introduction for a prime example of genuine meme craftsmanship). On this National Student Athlete Day, give your favorite memes a fresh twist by posting them on your social media and tagging your student athlete buddies! Of course, you could be playfully teasing them, but we’re confident they’ll handle it well.

• Attend a Nearby Match: We can’t recall how many times we’ve passed by our neighborhood high school during a football match. However, we constantly remind ourselves that we will catch it next time. (And, naturally, we never do.) This holiday is the ideal occasion to cheer on your local student athletes in their top activities! Visit your alma mater’s website to check their calendar: it will surely feature a wide array of events you can participate in.

• Gift the Student-Athlete in your Life some Fresh Equipment: Regardless of whether your favorite student athlete is in high school or college, they likely aren’t earning enough to buy the gear they desire. Amaze them with some fresh cleats or the lacrosse stick they’ve been wanting! It will demonstrate to them that you acknowledge all the effort they’re making, and you are behind them.

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Reasons to Cherish National Student Athlete Day

• It Displays Commitment: Trust us, with our lack of coordination, being proficient in a sport is quite challenging. We’ve stumbled over numerous obstacles and faced many foul balls to understand just how skilled student athletes truly are. However, for every ounce of ability student athletes possess, they bolster it with countless hours of training. Student athletes manage to incorporate what is essentially a part-time job into their routine, all while finishing their homework. The guy from High School Musical already struggled balancing two extracurriculars and a girlfriend-we’re certain he wasn’t finishing his assignments on time. That’s why the student athletes around you are so incredible-they can achieve everything! Be sure to tell them how much they are valued today.

• It Serves as a Reminder that Education is Essential: Consider this-how many holidays can you name that honor education? It’s simple to view school as a burden and to label those who excel in it as “geeks.” At some point, it became trendy to not be concerned about education. However, student athletes are the most impressive individuals we know, so recognizing their academic achievements conveys a strong message: school can be enjoyable, and excelling is even greater.

• It Serves as an Inspiration: Student athletes have the same daily time available as you. During that period, they succeed in honing their skills for multiple hours daily, socializing with friends, completing their homework, and eating. Consider their example the next time you claim you lack time to visit the gym or to take up a new hobby. These sportspeople show us that real individuals prioritize both their passions and responsibilities-and there’s no reason you can’t achieve this too. Now take that basketball from the rear of your closet and begin shooting some hoops! However, refrain from toying with a student athlete. They’ll defeat you so thoroughly it will be humiliating.

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