1. Professional Athletes in the Olympics Devin Cassinelli Ashley Shaw Cheryl Pitts Chelsea Shaughnessy

2. Reasons for Professional Athletes Attract more viewers More interest in pro’s Famous players more talked about Higher Level of Play Faster & stronger More exciting Higher experience levels High performance training facilities

3. National Pride Strive to be the best Financial Growth Top sponsors Credibility Rise in viewership

4. Game Attendance and Tourism Attracts more people More money Higher ticket sales More jobs for city International Awareness of Professional Athletes Broader fan base Introducing/ re-introducing sports

5. Reasons Against Professional Athletes Limited Opportunities Take away roster spots from amateurs Pro athletes have more advantages Olympic Games Mean More to Amateurs More pride Professionals are paid Amateurs aren’t paid

6. Professional Athletes are Selfish Pro’s want publicity Only want recognition that they won Creates endorsements No More Underdogs Winning Eliminates “Miracle” teams Easier to predict outcome

7. Exciting Games and Events Pro’s worried about injuries College players always do their best/ have to prove themselves Amateurs have lower ego’s Unfair Advantages Pro’s have better training facilities Can afford the best training/ coaches

8. Spirit of the Game Pro’s take away from Olympic spirit Amateurs maintain essence of peace and cooperation Pro’s only interested in themselves and competition/ medal count

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