Student Athlete unveils the exploitative world of high-revenue college sports through the stories of young men at varying stages in their athletic careers. The documentary film from HBO Sports, LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment, and Steve Stoute’s United Masters follows former players, a former coach that now advocates for players, and a whistle-blowing shoe rep ready to expose the money trail. Read More
The injuries Mike sustained while playing basketball in college derailed his athletic prospects and threaten his quality of life.
Though Shamar is years removed from his last college football game, he still wants to go pro.
The coach-turned-player advocate discusses the issues facing college athletes with a panel of experts.
Despite obtaining a college degree and working multiple jobs, Shamar struggles to make end's meet.
Billion Dollar Industry
Experts explain how student-athletes are impacted by the financial incentives of college sports.
Though a majority of the athletes in revenue-generating sports are black, most of the salaried staff are white.
Public relations, talent recruitment and fundraising: all skills the modern college coach must flex to keep their school's revenue stream flowing.
When students are recruited for sports, their prospect of earning a meaningful education is often compromised.
While coaches, athletic directors, and universities are profiting wildly from college athletics, the students they rely on are unable to share in the rewards.
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