Convincing athlete to commit to robotics?

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We always make the pitch to those considering robotics vs athletics (or cheer leading or band or whatever) that "robotics is the one team we have on campus where everyone can go pro". We do not push beyond that unless it is clear that the student wants to do robotics, but needs help to justify it over other priorities. That is, if your athlete is "trying to find a way to do robotics instead of athletics", press a bit, and help him/her through the obstacles to doing robotics. Otherwise, back off and decide whether or not to accept what help [s]he can provide as an athlete, and move forward.