>                                I teach math here at Miami and have had several
> athletes in my classes, including hockey players.  I have always tried to
> encourage them to get their education and to look at it as a great
 opportunity,
> being that they usually have full scholarships.
 
I agree with you 100%. How successful have you been? What's their
reaction to your advice?
 
Without naming names, how do the athletes (and hockey players in
particular) do in your class?
 
        --david