Effects of Professional Athletes’ Demanding Lives

Lexi McFarland – Orange 3

Muhammid Ali

Successful boxer who stated, “float like a butterfly,

sting like a bee.”

Alex Rodriguez• NY Yankee third baseman

• Professional Baseball

• Accused of using steroids

• Many athletes are viewed as steroid users

In the Past

• Baseball is an American past time

• Legends like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron

NBAProfessional Athlete definition

Because of the heavy scheduling demands placed upon professional athletes, their relationships with their friends and family may often struggle

Michael Jordan

• One of the greatest professional basketball players

• One of the most famous

Pros Work Hard

“Success is never given, it is

earned”

Dream

Sacrifice of daily commitment of professional athletes through the regular season and the off season affects the relationship of the family and friends.

Tiger Woods Scandal

They were a happy couple before he was caught cheating.

Before (at the top of his game)

After He Cheated (His Current Downfall)

More Athletes who let their demanding schedules control their personal lives

Conclusion• Professional

athletes can get help

• Transitions due to trades

• Temptations• Real estate

salesmen• Counseling