Dansker
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Those items don't necessarily make the players better, but it gives the players incentives to stick around the athletic facility. The more they are around the facility, they are bonding with teammates, possibly doing extra film study, doing homework/studying for classes, and generally staying out of trouble. The coaches want to try and give these kids as much structure as possible.
Agreed but some people don't understand what it means to build morale. It's not 1980. College is supposed to be fun. Maybe some individuals just didn't have a memorable experience and are bitter about the opportunities our athletes get.