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So, You Want To Go Pro? You may have what it takes, but let’s take a look at the chances. More than 2.5 million students play sports in high school, so let’s be realistic. Someone may be better or faster than you, and what if you have a career-ending injury? Esti m ated Proba b i l i ty o f Co m pet i n g i n At h l et i c s Beyon d the H i gh S c h oo l I nters c h o l ast i c Level Percent High School to NCAA Men’s Basketball 3.3% Women’s Basketball 3.7% Percent NCAA to Professional 1.2% Percent High School to Professional 0.03% Student Athletes Football Baseball 6.5% 6.8% 0.9% 1.6% 9.4% 0.03% 0.08% 0.50% Note: These percentages are based on estimated data and should be considered approximations of the actual percentages. Have a back-up plan. There are several occupations that will keep you in the game. Coaches and Scouts • Reporters and Correspondents Public Relations Specialists • Photographers Athletic Trainers • Physical Therapists Find these and other occupations at www.discover.arkansas.gov www.careerwatch.org | 51