Every November, pictures flood social media of athletes sitting at tables, signing their written offers. Families celebrate, schools hold ceremonies, and teammates cheer. For many, Signing Day looks like the beginning of a dream. In truth, Signing Day is the end of a process that started years ago. The Reality By the time the ink … Read more
When it comes to college recruiting, every coach has a “box.” Inside that box are the key metrics, stats, and attributes they recruit by position—height, weight, speed, vertical jump, throwing velocity, batting average, GPA, and more. These position-specific benchmarks help coaches identify athletes who fit their program’s needs. But here’s the truth: that box looks … Read more
Over the past few years, men’s volleyball has been one of the fastest-growing sports at the high school level—and college programs are starting to take notice. With exciting athleticism, fast-paced rallies, and a growing fan base, it’s no surprise that more young men are picking up the sport and dreaming of playing at the next … Read more
College athletics in the United States have gone global. Every year, more and more international athletes are coming to the U.S. to chase the dream of playing college sports. And who can blame them? The opportunity to get an education while competing at a high level is something that doesn’t exist everywhere. For international athletes, … Read more
When navigating the college recruiting landscape, it’s essential for student-athletes and their families to understand the key differences between NCAA Division I (DI), Division II (DII), and Division III (DIII) programs. Each division has its own rules, timelines, and scholarship opportunities, all of which can greatly impact your recruiting journey. Here’s a breakdown of the … Read more
Every year, thousands of high school athletes attend college camps hoping to get recruited. They show up, compete hard, and leave thinking they made an impression. But there’s one major mistake many families don’t realize until it’s too late… there’s a big difference between attending a camp as a prospect versus just a camper. What’s … Read more
A lot of athletes will have to deal with injuries throughout their careers. Throwing athletes will have shoulder problems, running athletes tend to have knee or ankle problems. Every sport is different. Sometimes, athletes get lucky, and the injuries they experience aren’t serious, nor do they require a lengthy recovery period. But that isn’t the … Read more
Being a college athlete has a ton of benefits. Not only does it allow you to continue playing the sport you love but it helps prepare you for the real world. In fact, the majority of former college athletes say that being part of a team helped prepare them for life after college. This is just … Read more
Part 3 of 3: Fearing Failure Controlling the uncontrollable is impossible, and because of this, it causes athletes to struggle with mental toughness. Fearing failure is another reason athletes tend to struggle with their mental game. Failing is inevitable, and athletes need to get mentally tough when it comes to fearing failure. Jason Kuhn, a … Read more
There is no easy answer to the question, “are multi-sport athletes better than single sport athletes?” Since there are many different opinions out there on the issue and every athlete is different; the simple answer is – it depends. Today, many professional athletes and coaches are speaking out about sports specialization. Football legends like Dabo … Read more
