[kiryandil]

Many if not most are likely on partial or full athletic scholarships. They refuse to train, they give up their money.

Do it all - but when the competition comes, start from the blocks, and tread water.

[traderrob6]

My boy had a full CC/Track scholarship during his years at USI so I know a bit about the process.

You don’t perform to expectations, you lose your money. There is very little protection for the athletes and the discretion of fund allocation essentially resides exclusively with coaches and staff/administration.