Getting a strong education isn't the main focus of many college softball players.
If you believe otherwise then look into the majors of many division-1 softball players. Many don't have much of an educational base to fall back on once their playing days are over.
Of course it has something to do with a high percentage of gay participants. That's why the issue exists.
It isn't like you can have a rule that players can't engage in having relationships.
Beside teammates having relationships with one another, there are other issues. Another common issue...