Sometimes sports is just a way to get you into college. It isn't always a life dream.
I had many of teachers who said that it was the fact they were good at one sport or another that helped them get into college so they could be a teacher like they wanted.
It doesn't even have to get you into college. It can teach you teamwork, work ethic, leadership, loyalty, how to accept defeat; sometimes even when cheated, willpower, determination, strategy, tardiness, etc, etc.
I had many of teachers who said that it was the fact they were good at one sport or another that helped them get into college so they could be a teacher like they wanted.
and then there is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJobfSwMz7M
“Nope, sorry. Those kids are too tal.l”