And yes the players put in 4-5 hrs a day. Whether it “breaks the rules” or not. Whatever. That’s how it is.
Meetings, film, Practice, lift. Every day.
I bet you find same for any team in the top 20.
Might be what your kid is telling you as an excuse for bad grades or something but is just not the case. First off no program lifts every day especially in season, no team does film everyday nor do they have meetings everyday. Most coaches take the NCAA practice rules very serious because if they get caught it could cost them their job. If you think teams are putting in 4-5 hours every day you have no clue.
At a minimum they have 3 hours, that's just the time it takes to get to the locker room, if they need to spend time with the trainers for anything, locker room time changing etc..., practice, back to the locker room, back to the trainer for those who need it, and time back to wherever they live. That is the minimum. Now throw in lift, film, meetings, rehab, individual work etc.. and you will certainly push 4 - 5 hours on many days and that is not counting Game Days especially away games.
That is the reality and many make and enjoy the grind even if they do not see much or any playing time.
It's not for everyone.
