One of the most frequent questions I’m asked while traveling across the country doing seminars is, “When should we start preparing for the recruiting process”? My answer to this question may surprise you. Let me start by explaining a timeline … Continued
As a new school year approaches it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming athletic seasons. And although it is critical to be prepared mentally and physically if you are planning to play in college, you must also become a … Continued
I am often asked by parents if it is better for their child to play several sports throughout high school or to focus on just one. Well, I have two pieces of advice on this subject. First of all, you … Continued
Over the past 15 years I have spoken to thousands of young athletes about their athletic aspirations. When I ask them “what are your goals” they usually reply, “I want to play sports in college”. My next question to them … Continued
Here are a few suggestions about how your current coaches can assist you in the college recruiting process. Ask him/her to write, email or call college coaches directly where they think it will help to bring you to the attention … Continued
One of the most difficult things a student-athlete must do is find the right school that best fits their academic and athletic goals. The only way to accomplish this is to visit schools early and find their comfort level. I’m talking … Continued
If you were to place two athletes on a stage, side by side, and one was a junior in high school and the other was a junior in college would you see a difference physically between the two? Most people would … Continued
It’s that time of year when student-athletes look ahead at the possibilities. Seniors can’t wait to head off to college hopefully to begin a collegiate athletic career while underclassmen are wondering what their future will bring. For 2012 seniors that … Continued
Whatever you put into your body is exactly what you can expect to get back in return. Don’t expect to eat lots of fast foods and snacks and then have the energy to perform at your peak. Lots of high … Continued
When my son Coy was 8 years old, he started competing in youth wrestling and football. Even at that age I could already see that he had quite a bit of natural athletic talent (my wife says he got that … Continued
