Don’t Commit to the Carousel

Don’t Commit to the Carousel

In the college recruiting process, relationships matter. Trust matters. And for many families, the relationship with a recruiting coach can quickly feel like the foundation of the decision. The calls. The texts. The reassurance that your child is wanted. It’s natural to feel confident when a coach shows belief in your athlete. But it’s important … Read more

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