Redshirt Year??

Did something go wrong and you were not able to play for the year?

What exactly is a red shirt year? A redshirt year is a year that a student athlete gets back, only if approved. There are two different types a “redshirt” years. There is a medical redshirt and then a standard redshirt. A medical redshirt is only offered if you are injured within the first 30% of the regular season. If you are in that range, you can apply to redshirt and not lose a year of eligibility. Now a regular redshirt is considered typically for a player who does not play during that season at all. This can mean that they practice, but if they do not appear in any games, they can apply to redshirt.

Which side do you fall under?? Did you.. Get Injured? Slack off in the Classroom?

This happens all the time so do not get down on yourself. It is time for you to get to work whether it is on the field or in the classroom.

Here are some tips to get back right..

1. Study
2. Eat Right
3. Stay in Shape
4. Practice Hard
5. Rehab is Necessary
6. Stay Healthy

Here is a link that talks about 4 helpful tips that can remind you to keep your head up during a time of mixed emotions. Redshirting years can be very depressing and can make you lose some confidence just because you are not able to be out there playing the sport you love while all of your friends are.

One quote that I pulled from this article was “Remember, these will be some of the best years of your life, so redshirting provides one more year to thoroughly enjoy that college experience.” This quote spoke to me, find something that speaks to you in this article and run with it.

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/827/4-benefits-of-redshirting-in-college