Research Topic Change

Quick explanation:

After much consideration, debate, and research, I have chosen the topic of the economic impact and repercussions on the family and the potential student-athlete of obtaining an athletic scholarship and the collective effort of the family in ascertaining this goal. Families sacrifice a great deal for their kids’ athletic careers whether it is investments in travel, personal trainers, or year round teams or practice squads. I’m interested in all that is sacrificed with regards to the potential gain of a $25,000 per year scholarship (at UNC in the revenue sports, for example) and how the family is affected economically. Does the family come out on top economically in the end, or was this time wasted in an economic sense?

Your research question
-What are the economic effects on a family of a child getting a Division 1 athletic scholarship?
-What are the economic trade-offs associated with a child attaining this goal?
-What specifically goes into (financial investments) a child obtaining a scholarship?
-Are richer prospective athletes targeted by D1 coaches in an effort to keep their budget down as they won’t receive a full scholarship?