[pefloresjr]

Thanks for posting.  I love Stanford sports and the fact that we support a wide variety of men's and women's teams.  I think it is important to examine the cost to the student athletes and, less importantly, to the university and fans.  I want "us" to win, but not at all costs.  Working to find a balance is critical to keep college sports at Stanford from going too far astray, or at least farther astray than they already are.  I am proud of Taylor for speaking out publicly to try to help others.  Stanford's role in all of this is not mentioned in the article but I assume our coaches and expectations played a part.  I hope Stanford will become a leader in supporting its student athletes to be high achievers with a culture that promotes healthy behaviors and supports students and athletes when they need help.  

Cheers,
Pete F.

[pefloresjr]

Thanks for posting.  I love Stanford sports and the fact that we support a wide variety of men's and women's teams.  I think it is important to examine the cost to the student athletes and, less importantly, to the university and fans.  I want "us" to win, but not at all costs.  Working to find a balance is critical to keep college sports at Stanford from going too far astray, or at least farther astray than they already are.  I am proud of Taylor for speaking out publicly to try to help others.  Stanford's role in all of this is not mentioned in the article but I assume our coaches and expectations played a part.  I hope Stanford will become a leader in supporting its student athletes to be high achievers with a culture that promotes healthy behaviors and supports students and athletes when they need help.  

Cheers,
Pete F.