RE: What the hell is an academic coord.? Sound like
Posted on: November 22, 2016 at 22:07:28 CT
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An academic coordinator does lots of things. They schedule classes for the student-athletes helping them get into classes that don't conflict with schedules and traveling.
They get them tutors if / when needed.
They might travel with the team to enforce some study hours, proctor exams.
They make sure they are remaining academically eligible - maintaining gpa, making adequate progress towards a degree, etc.
They also often act as a mentor to student-athletes, as they are someone within the athletic organization that has their academic interests in mind, not just performance on the field.
They are actually a very important part of an athletic department.