Many schools and universities in the United States are still tying to decide whether or not to offer sports this fall because of coronavirus. Despite the risk, I think it can be managed and it would be a mistake not to offer student-athletes the opportunities afforded by athletic programs.
As you know I played football a long time ago at a “Division I” university (mid 2000’s). While I didn’t have a spectacular career, the life’s lessons gained from competing as part of a team, developing effective work habits, achieving goals, performing in front of thousands of people, dealing with the media, the lifelong friendships made, and the opportunities in business presented have proved vital to my success in life.
But It would be a shame if
all sports were to be cancelled for the 20-21 school year. I would
volunteer to be a coach if it would help...
(The situation is very serious. In the United States, even professional sports are having a hard time deciding what to do. Many NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL players have tested positive for COVID-19. To say nothing of the crowds that could be expected. I have been following the matter closely all summer and still couldn’t tell you what will eventually happen. 
The only positive news to emerge from the sporting world recently is that it is good to be Patrick Mahomes. )