Are intercollegiate sports worth it? What are my realistic chances of going pro? How do the opportunities compare in Canada to the U.S.? All these questions and more will be answered this week as we dive into all things university athletics. Key Points: Women are systemically discouraged from going pro with only a <a href='https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/estimated-probability-competing-professional-athletics'>6.9% likelihood compared to 21% for men in basketball</a>.The landscape of intercollegiate sports is vastly different when <a href='https://thecord.ca/two-different-beasts-the-overwhelming-difference-between-university-sports-in-canada-compared-to-america/'>comparing NCAA to USports</a>.Athletic scholarships are not one size fits all. Key Takeaways:<ol><li>If you are trying to go pro, consider your sport choice</li><li>Consider the cost of education versus your athletic scholarship wherever you study. </li><li>Your involvement in sports is not limited to a D1 NCAA scholarship - the opportunities to play are endless. </li></ol>Love this show? <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interrupting-sports/id1569266671'>Please leave a review here!</a> We appreciate all the love that comes our way and thank you all for your support!

S1E13: Asking Questions

Reyanna Lambie, an undergraduate business student disrupts sports with her unique perspective on the systemic barriers limiting the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, &amp; People of Colour) community in the sports industry. By leveraging her experience as a former black female hockey player and passion for sports business, she strives to educate listeners, inspire new ways of thinking, and motivate change.