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Trading Turf for Surf: SDSU’s Presley Mitchell escapes student-athlete stress

SDSU lacrosse player Presley Mitchell opens up about in-season stress and how she surfs to find balance

San Diego State midfielder Presley Mitchell holds possession of the ball during a game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 at the Aztec Lacrosse Field.

Most college students’ alarms have not gone off by 7 a.m., yet student-athletes at San Diego State University are expected to have eaten breakfast, left their homes, and completed their morning lift and conditioning by this time. This level of demand places a burden on these student-athletes, especially when trying to navigate their time living away from home.