What is a MANTRA you ask? A mantra is a phrase capable of creating transformation. It is like having a mission statement for the business of your athletic career. Without a mantra it is almost impossible to stay focused on … Continued
When college coaches need to fill a position on their roster, they create a “recruiting list”. Then they decide who they really want by prioritizing the list. They will rate each prospect to determine who is #1, #2, #3, and … Continued
In my last newsletter you learned about the new D-I Eligibility Requirements that take affect with this year’s freshman class that will graduate from high school in 2015. What I’ve learned since then is that high school counselors are going … Continued
The changes adopted by the Division I Board of Directors continue to use a student-athlete’s grades in high school core courses in combination with the student-athlete’s ACT or SAT score and core-course accumulation. Prospective student-athletes who achieve the current minimum … Continued
I’m often asked by parents how to decide what camps and clinics to send their kids to. Well I’ll give you my take on this sticky subject. In most sports you can find many valuable camps and clinics to attend … Continued
The answer is a resounding YES! Today, more and more student-athletes who want to compete in college are finding an advantage over their competition for landing that coveted athletic scholarship. They are using their GPA, test scores, and “weighted courses” … Continued
Although it is very important for high school athletes to prepare mentally and physically for college athletics, it is often their ACADEMICS that keep them from achieving their goals for college and playing as freshman. Obviously, there is a lot … Continued
Although it is very important for high school athletes to prepare mentally and physically for college athletics, it is often their ACADEMICS that keep them from achieving their goals for college and playing as freshman. In order to be eligible … Continued
As I go the country performing College Recruiting Seminars, there is one common thread among parents. When I ask an audience of parents to raise one hand if they don’t believe their child has the potential to be a Division I … Continued
Did you ever wonder how college coaches determine who to recruit and eventually offer scholarships too? Well, it all starts with finding those students that meet their needs, then they must be able to evaluate their talent efficiently and effectively. … Continued
