This document discusses the career of being a professional athlete. It notes that regular training is required and games are typically scheduled weekly. Work conditions vary depending on the sport, and may involve extensive travel. A high school diploma is needed, with college often required. On-the-job training is common. While pay can be high for some sports, the average for lacrosse is currently around $100,000 but growing. Technology is used to improve safety and performance. Success requires earning money, staying fit, developing skills, having a good attitude, and fully dedicating oneself to the sport.

2.  I chose this career because it’s
something I’m I think that I’m good
at and it’s something I like to do

3.  Training / practice on a regular basis
 Games normally every week depending on
schedule

4.  Working conditions vary to whatever
sport you play it could mean traveling
hundreds of miles on one trip for weeks
at a time.

5.  The skill level of the person has to higher
than a lot of people
 Need high school diploma and most
likely need to graduate college

6.  On the job training
 Number of jobs 16,500
 Employment change 2012-2020:
3,600

7. → Most professional athletes have contracts for millions
of dollars spread out over a certain amount of time
→ For Lacrosse the amount right now is an average of
about 100-thousand but growing by 25%+ per year
because it is the #1 fastest growing sport in America
EX: in the year 2000 there were about 78,354 people
playing in 2007 that # jumped to 235,087

8.  The use of technology in my job is to keep us
safe and to try and make us the best we can be.
 Also the more advances in technology the
better each person needs to be

9.  Earn a fair amount of money
 Training staying in shape
 Being good
 Have a good attitude
 Be willing to give up everything for
the sport

10.  rockefeller.edu
 laxbuzz.com
 boards.straightdope.com
 hercampus.com
 aliontherunblog.com
 alllaxcess.com
 Mll.com
 Nll.com
 bostoncannons.com