By Abby Pan
Staff Writer
“I’ve learned to prioritize work and to find a good nuance, knowing that there are sacrifices that have to be made at times such as missing a practice, not being able to go out as much or having to sleep later. I’ve always participated in a sport so it’s routine and helps me destress from the pressure of balancing both. When trying to juggle everything, I’ve learned to develop a sense of self motivation to get things done and do well in school and my sport.”
—Senior Daniel Chen, Track & Field
“Although I struggle with balancing sports and academics, I’ve learned that the number one thing is to have the right mindset and love what you do. I’ve also learned that it’s good to have spacing to avoid burnout. If I have a lot on my plate, I make sure to separate my tasks and work on each individual one instead of tackling it all at once. I wanted to work on my time management and I feel that I’ve definitely improved and know how to efficiently get things done.”
—Junior Jayden Kadiman, Swim
“Having been involved in a sport since the age of three, I have gotten into the routine of balancing everything. I’ve learned to make sure to get my studying done right after practices and when I feel burnt out, I give myself a couple hours before starting on homework. Conflicts mainly occur with my fifth period because I have to leave class early at times. Although practices end around 5 p.m., it still gives enough time for me to finish my homework.”
—Freshman Taylor Thomas, Softball