3 The Structure of College and High School Sports
Many, if not most, institutions of higher education have sports programs allowing intercollegiate competition. Often, colleges and universities place considerable importance on their sports programs because a school with a successful program gains a number of tangible benefits.
One benefit is the sheer joy of victory. Winning boosts the morale of team members and their school, and a cohesive school spirit and camaraderie often results. Economic benefits may also accrue, as athletic success leads to the branding of the school as a top competitor to a potentially nationwide audience. The resulting national attention raises awareness of a school’s educational programs and, ideally, expands the ...
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