Term
Spring 2025
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAT
Facilitator(s)
Maggie Struck, Julia Reimer
Content Expert
Breanne Schoen
Abstract
In America, it is difficult to get people to agree about anything, especially when it comes to the public school system. One nearly universal belief among parents and educators is that after-school sports are beneficial for their high school aged children. This paper will not be looking into whether or not after-school sports teams are good for kids. Instead, it will explore what aspects contribute most effectively to their academic success. In short, the guiding question for this capstone is: What specific components of after-school sports contribute most effectively to the academic success of high schoolers, and how could they be delivered more effectively? Through the creation of a set of handbooks called the “Academic/Athletic Playbooks,” a more meaningful relationship between activities and academics is created and can serve as a gateway to discovering the rewards of hard work and dedication.
Project Type
Field Guide Project
Keywords
Achievement, At-risk Students, Coaching
Recommended Citation
Gebell, John, "The Academic-Athletic Playbook: A Guide to Maximizing Benefits for All Students" (2025). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 1106.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/1106
Type
text
Publisher
Hamline University
Format
application/pdf
Source
School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University