Hundreds of BYU athletes have voluntarily served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Stepping away from the spotlight, these athletes have chosen to hit pause on their athletic careers to answer a higher calling. Becoming a D1 athlete is no easy feat. It requires years of training, hard work, and dedication. This leaves many people wondering: Why do they give up the sport they love for 18-24 months? Read the full story by Katrina Huhtala at universe.byu.edu/sports