Maria Medina Tampa

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@brenda_barrales @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely Hi Brenda, I agree college students’ academic opportunities are often second to sports. Using data driven intervention strategies like the career transition scorecard can help change achievement in academics. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@JeffreyLiao14 @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar Hey Jeffrey, I like the point you’re making. I think many athletes want to be a part of the few players that go pro so much of their focus is on sports. Coaches especially need to have realistic conversations with players about life after college sports. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

More effort needs to be made by coaches & universities to address academic interests of college athletes. Often student athletes are deprived of a choice in major. With proper support and resources student athletes can equally succeed. #ucr150 @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@vaz_marla @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar Very true! Student athletes (former and present) are directly affected but it seems like their voices aren’t heard. With so many lawsuits, the NCAA’s contradictory and unethical principles, like amateurism, should be eliminated or at least amended by now. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@bmaci004 @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar Hey Brianna, I agree and think that athletes often have limitations in their education. I think this can mostly come from the influence of coaches who require athletes to prioritize their sport schedules and commitments.

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

Despite the low odds of winning a national championship, many institutions are willing to pour money into the athletic department to take part in conference realignment. #ucr150 @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@Plantbabezz @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely I also think that these rules should be the same for all student athletes. The NCAA shows their biases and interests in limiting certain athletes. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@tiffanyi18 @MisssNallely Hey Tiffany, I agree! 1st, all student athletes should have to abide to the same rules bc revenue generating athletes have more restrictions. 2nd the NCAA should evaluate the negative academic impact of the rule. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

The NCAA continues to show its economic/commercial interests with the one time transfer exception that doesn’t apply to revenue generating sports.The article discusses possible changes to this exception and implications. @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely #ucr150 https://t.co/64FTdhPzzJ

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@NucholsKaitlin @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely Hi Kaitlin, about 50%-80% of concussions are not reported. I think a lot of this has to do with the fear of being replaced, like you mention. Coaches should be reassuring these athletes and prioritizing their health. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@kingdhillonn @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely Hey Kiran, I agree that the NCAA needs to have in place policies, requirements, and resources for injured college athletes. I think this will ultimately make sure schools are also caring for them. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

Student athletes have a 20% likelihood of concussion every season. Even with these risks, the NCAA has no legal duty to protect student athletes and member institutions aren't mostly in compliance. #ucr150 @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@Plantbabezz @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely I really like this question that you are asking! It leads me to also ask how this baseline was established and what makes males sports the appropriate criteria? This may have to do with the initial athletic programs being exclusive to males. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@victorialeilani @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar The fact that football has no gender partner complicates the institutions ability to meet compliance and could impact the distribution of scholarships. It makes me think if institutions are really doing enough to provide opportunities like men have in football. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

Title IX promotes gender equity in higher education. Yet there are still disparities in athletics & alarming rates of non compliance. As explored in this video, how else can we hold & demand institutions responsible? #ucr150 @rabea_qamar @MisssNallely https://t.co/GR3ALTfHSf

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@MigMun13 @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar I agree with you. Many athletes may not hear these details from recruiters. It is important that this information is taught to prospective athletes. I wonder what role their high school institutions play in preparing college athletes. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@EricECalderon @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar Hey Eric I really like this question you are posing! I think that the NCAA has a tendency to glamorize and popularize college athletics so we, along with prospective athletes, don’t question their rules/actions. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

College athletes are often signing National Letters of Intent without having proper knowledge of the agreement and without the right to negotiate. How does this affect their decision and future? #ucr150 @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@cguti048 @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar A Bill of Rights is definitely a progress and step that is long overdue for student athletes. Many of the issues that you mention like mental health and exploitation are just some of the things that can be addressed. #ucr150

[Maria Medina Tampa @mariamedinat]

@kathtaitano @MisssNallely @rabea_qamar I agree with your argument as to why student athletes are like professionals. This week we learned about the commitment that these athletes put into the sport and they are not fairly rewarded. #ucr150