Schalow, Jacob M2018-01-192018-01-192017-08https://hdl.handle.net/11299/192843Capstone Project Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Education Degree in the College of Education and Human Service Professions by Jacob M. Schalow University of Minnesota Duluth, August 2017. Advisors: Dr. Insoon Han and Dr. C.W. Johnson. 1 computer file (PDF); vi, 39 pages, appendices I-II, tables. This item has been modified from the original to redact the signatures present.This thesis is a thoughtful look at athletic scholarship opportunities based on the years of high school experience received. It attempts to answer if students are at an advantage by being allowed to play high school level competition while still academically being in middle school. It also attempts to answer what is all required for a middle school student-athlete to be moved up based on player qualities, program requirements, and coach's philosophies.enAthletic scholarshipsHigh school level competitionMiddle school student-athleteWisconsinPlayer qualitiesTeam qualitiesBasketballMinnesotaCollege of Education and Human Service ProfessionsDepartment of EducationMaster of EducationPlan Cs (coursework-based master's degrees)University of Minnesota DuluthScholarly Text or Essay