Regarding the Assad situation: I remember talking about burnout with my college coach and some teammates my freshman year. The one thing I took away from the conversation (which I later would discuss with some of my wrestlers who had collegiate ambitions) is that you have to be absolutely in love with a sport to see it all the way through at a collegiate level. Regardless of division, you’re essentially doing an intensive full time job while also getting your education. Even more so if you’re not on scholarship/in a financial situation where you have to work a side job to put yourself through school. This isn’t to say he doesn’t still love the sport, but it’s no 4 year walk in the park either
