Some of the major stresses faced by student-athletes were generally lack of time, unrealistic academic and athletic pressure as well as mental health issues. The majority of universities currently do very little to alleviate this stress, unintentionally placing the burden on the backs of the student-athletes themselves. Current high school athletes need to examine the risks and rewards of becoming a collegiate athlete and make a decision based on what is best for them. In many cases, the biggest decision students made was to pursue their dreams and become a collegiate athlete. For some, this proved to be their downfall, unfortunately unable to successfully handle the pressure and expectations of being a student and an athlete simultaneously. From personal experience, I can tell you, being successful in both areas will depend on good time management. Despite the lack of time and even the added stress, achieving my dream of playing college tennis was one of the best decisions of my life.