Posted Monday, October 27, 2008 by Brien Elliott

Getting off to a great start means coming into the season with good grades! Getting good grades will set your future after high school. Your focus should be on where you are going and not trying to fit in where you are at. Most of the students you see now as classmates you will never see again after graduation. Life is not about fitting in with those around you and living up to their standards; life is about reaching goals and helping people!

As your coaches, we are trying to help you! We know that most students party. We know that most students focus on their social life instead of their education. You are persecuted if you don't but looking back on the foundation that set your future up will be something that will make you proud. You are not missing out on partying!

I know some athletes on full rides that are glad that they put in the hard work of their academics. Colleges are very picky on the type of student they select. A high GPA is critical in measuring up to their standards of selection.

Getting off to a good start is having the right attitude about your future. Your futre depends upon your grades. Get good grades! Set your future down the right path.