LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As Clark County schools prepare to reopen, student-athletes across Las Vegas are getting ready for another year of balancing academics and sports.

Alex Eschelman spoke with students and staff to learn some tips for excelling in and out of the classroom. Balancing act: How local student athletes maintain success in and out of the classroom

Former Channel 13 Academic Athlete of the Month award recipient Quinn Steidler has found effective strategies to manage both school and athletic commitments.

"It was a lot about allowing myself time for everything, giving myself realistic goals and expectations," Steidler said.

Planning ahead is key to meeting those expectations.

"Organization is super important, keep a calendar," Steidler said.

David Wedley, UNLV associate a

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