Reference: Stokowski, S., Goldsmith, A., Croft, C., Hutchens, S., & Fridley, A. (2020). The impact of football on student-athletes with education-impacting disabilities. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 14(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/19357397.2020.1736488 

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of football on student–athletes with education-impacting disabilities. Nine football student–athletes diagnosed with education-impacting disabilities at one NCAA Division I institution participated in this study. Data from the semi-structured interviews revealed three themes: focus development, maturity development, and self-improvement. Overall, the data divulged that playing football allowed the participants to focus, clear their minds, become mentally strong, and develop a resilient work ethic. The participants also credited the sport for becoming better men.

Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/19357397.2020.1736488