How the Transfer Portal Is Hurting High School Athletes — And Fueling a “Win Now” Mentality in College Sports

How the Transfer Portal Is Hurting High School Athletes — And Fueling a “Win Now” Mentality in College Sports

College athletics has changed dramatically in the last few years, but no shift has been bigger—or more disruptive—than the rise of the transfer portal. What was originally designed to give college athletes more control over their careers has now become a shortcut for college coaches… and a roadblock for high school recruits. The truth is … Read more

Top 12 Programs Aren’t Built Overnight: Inside the Roster-Building Grind of College Football

Top 12 Programs Aren’t Built Overnight: Inside the Roster-Building Grind of College Football

Every Saturday, fans see the bright lights, the packed stadiums, and the Top-12 rankings scrolling across the bottom of the screen. What they don’t see is the years—sometimes decades—of work that go into building a college program capable of competing at that level. A playoff contender isn’t built in a season, and it definitely isn’t … Read more

Breaking Out of the Box: How College Coaches Evaluate Athletes

Breaking Out of the Box: How College Coaches Evaluate Athletes

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

Are You Attending Camp as a Prospect or Just a Camper? Why the Difference Matters in Recruiting

Are You Attending Camp as a Prospect or Just a Camper? Why the Difference Matters in Recruiting

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