Discrimination

For many students, sports are an important part of the high school experience. Sporting events have become a favorite pastime in Utah, but for some, negative stereotypes have risen up against athletes.

These stereotypes include such ideas as athletes are not as smart as the rest of the student body, they are poor role models, and they are favored by coaches and teachers.

To get a better understanding of the stereotypes associated with athletes, we talked with some Top of Utah athletes and coaches.

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