Whether it is from the couch when watching on TV or in the stands taking in the game live, we love to cheer on and support our favorite athletes while they compete to bring home their victories. Do these athletes, however, get enough credit for what they do off the field or court?
Athletes, whether they be professional, collegiate or otherwise, are in the spotlight of American culture and therefore have direct influence over the rest of the community who supports them. People naturally look up to athletes; it is hard not to admire their work ethic and competitiveness to perform at the very highest level in their sport.