Discussion with Dr. Steve Dittmore sheds light on the challenges faced by colleges depending on athletic programs for enrollment. Highlighting notable campus closures, he suggests that institutions with 44% or more of their students as athletes could be at financial risk. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of parents and student-athletes making realistic decisions on college selection, acknowledging the potential hidden costs and retention issues associated with competitive sports programs.

Check out Dr. Dittmore on Substack at https://stevedittmore.substack.com/.

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