Another program with lack of funding:
"MALIBU, California, December 3. A spark of hope for the Pepperdine swimming and diving program occurred earlier this week when the president of the university released a memo stating the steps by which the program can save itself by the end of January 2010.
President Andrew Benton gave the following promise, raise $400,000 by January 31, 2010 and the program could be saved. Raise $400,000 by mid-January of each year for the program to continue each year. It's a better chance than most cut programs get, when it usually requires a court battle to even get a chance. Benton has also committed to donate personally to the effort to help it succeed. "
The numbers simply do not support the cause - there is no way around it. There are 25 girls on the team (probably more like 20, because the drop rate is always high in college swimming - but let's go with 25). "
They need $400,000 per year -- BUT at most they train 8 months out of the year (if that - their season ends very early). With 8 months - each month will cost $50,000 for the program. Each season is $16,000 per swimmer. That makes no economic sense or cents.
They have to come up with a different model !
The number of people who go pro is very small. The school would not get much money back with your idea.
In swimming sure, but obviously more prevalent in basketball. Still I don't see why this would be a good idea. The university is getting their money's worth while that student-athlete is on the school's team. Those stars put butts in seats and bring in lots of donor dollars.
The number of people who go pro is very small. The school would not get much money back with your idea.
In swimming sure, but obviously more prevalent in basketball. Still I don't see why this would be a good idea. The university is getting their money's worth while that student-athlete is on the school's team. Those stars put butts in seats and bring in lots of donor dollars.
