A recent basketball scandal involving high school student athletes in NYC has left many students and parents confused and reeling at the potential implications. Largely relating to student eligibility issues, numerous public high schools in New York City, which are part of the Public School Athletic League, were disqualified from the League's championship tournament. Issues included aging out of competition, as well as failing to meet academic standards. 

Many in the community feel the disqualifications were unjustified. However, some coaches hope that cracking down on eligibility requirements will lead to a more even playing field for the student athletes. Some of the athletes' parents are facing heavy criticism for prioritizing high school athletic glory over their children's futures. 

Disqualifications Can Have Lasting Consequences 

If your child has been disqualified or deemed ineligible from competing in their school's sports, their chances of playing at the college level decrease dramatically. In the end, however, it's important to remember that student athletes should not be paying the price for the greed and deceit of trusted professionals and adults, whether these are coaches, school officials, or even parents. The Lento Law Firm's Student Defense Team is ready to jump in if your child has been disqualified from competing or accused of violating eligibility requirements. Call our offices today at (888) 535-3686 or send us a message online to get the help your student athlete needs! 

Playing a sport while they're ineligible to do so can trigger a high school student's disqualification. Losing out on high school athletic opportunities can seriously harm a student's future, from getting accepted to college, receiving a scholarship, or even landing a job. In some cases, the student might even be temporarily suspended from school—something no parent wants on their child's record. The experienced student defense professionals at the Lento Law Firm can provide worried parents and their children with knowledgeable, experience-tested advice.  

Protect Your Child's Future 

There's nothing scarier than watching your dreams and your child's dreams of adulthood athletic success being ripped away by a disqualification or an eligibility issue. The experienced education attorneys at the Lento Law Firm understand the intricacies of reaching the best possible outcome for students and their families. We serve clients nationwide and can assist even if a school or disciplinary board won't allow students to bring an attorney to their hearing. Your student still has the right to consult with an attorney. Their future is on the line! 

A school's disciplinary proceedings can be intimidating. That's why you need the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm representing your child. Contact the Lento Law Firm to get the assistance your student athlete needs by calling us at (888) 535-3686!