For multi-sport high school athletes, transitioning between two seasons may be demanding; however, some athletes decide to take up the challenge.

Junior Ava Corbin, a volleyball, wrestling and track athlete, said that shifting from one sport to another can be psychologically and physically demanding. Although, knowing that she is not alone in this journey, Corbin stays mentally upbeat.

“It can be very draining, but the people that you do it with will help you,” Corbin said. “Going through those seasons with other people and having other people experience the same thing, it’s a really great experience.”

Moreover, as the physical demands vary from each sport she plays, Corbin always keeps in mind her health and acknowledges her body’s limits.

For Corbin and other multi-sport athletes, having to balance between school and sports can be challenging. Having an outlet to express her concerns is one way she deals with the intensity of sports.

“I talk to my parents, and see what their opinions are on if I should slow down or take more recovery time, because there are times when I’ll be doing too much,” Corbin said.

For multi-sport athlete sophomore Anderson Bateman, utilizing KSHSAA’s buffer week between sport seasons helps him get ready before competing again. For Bateman, focusing on rest and recovery during the two-week break is essential before diving back into practice.

“It’s kind of a hard transition from getting used to what you’ve been doing […] but it’s a fun transition,” Bateman said.

Junior football and basketball player, Braden Wilmes, says that he draws inspiration from his fortune as an athlete and person.

“The biggest thing that I’ve learned is that you need to balance your time,” Wilmes said. “Whether it is weightlifting, conditioning, practice or film, I plan my time wisely and get done what I need to get done. It gets overwhelming mentally at times, but I just think about all of the people who wish to be in my situation and try to enjoy every bit of the adversity that I can.”