Staying focused through an injury during the athletic recruiting process
As an athlete many many years ago, there is nothing that was more frustrating than an injury that would limit your ability to play the sport that you love. It is one of the...
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How do athletics help reduce the costs of college at a non-scholarship school?
One of the things that initially scare a lot of families (especially the parents) away from Division III private schools is the initial price tag. Some of these schools cost in the range of...
The vital role of college coaches in the athletic recruiting process
When signing your National Letter of Intent (NLI), it states that you are signing with the school and not any coaches at the school. Why the school is the one that will be paying...
Parting ways with a potential college can be beneficial for all parties involves
One very difficult call that some college coaches have to make is when they tell an athlete that they are no longer recruiting them. While it is never going to be easy for both...
What if you want to play a college position you just aren’t as good at during the football recruiting process?
Over the last month, I had an opportunity to see an athlete in action on the football field and then a few weeks later I was able to interview him and talk to him...
I would consider all my athletic recruiting options but………..
Since I first started writing articles on this site, I have always stressed the importance of considering all of your options in the recruiting process. It doesn’t matter if they are Division I, II,...
The importance of having a solid team around you to help with the athletic recruiting process
There is no doubt that in sports, team work is something that can help overcome outstanding individuals. This has been showcased in countless different sports. The strength of teams is valuable in every aspect...
Broaden your recruiting horizons and visit multiple schools during the athletic recruiting process
I have spent the past two years harping time and time again about the importance to consider all of your options during the athletic recruiting process. You may have the biggest Division I eyes...
Why do you really want to play Division I athletics?
While I was growing up playing basketball, I don’t ever recalled the reason why I would do individual workouts, lift weights, and put so much focus on hoops was to play Division III basketball. ...
Parental bias and why it is something you will never be able to get past in order to objectively evaluate your son or daughter
Everyone reading this may think that they are a Division I player in their sport of choice but that is obviously not the case. And because being realistic is such a vital part of...
Coaches telling athletes to play and not worry about the athletic recruiting process are not helping you
I recently had a chance to speak with an athlete who recently kicked off his senior year of high school. This player excels in both football and basketball. The ability he has shown in...
