Bryana Hopkins recently graduated from Northwestern University, where she played women's basketball. She sat down with her father to discuss whether parents should be hands-on or hands-off in their child's recruiting process, the best part about the recruiting process, the most stressful part, and how academics fit into the decision making process. 

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He thinks it's important to be hands-on as you help your young athlete navigate the recruiting process, but to do so in the form of guidance and advice: “Leave the decision up to the athlete.”

As for the most stressful part, her dad mentions showcases: “We were probably more nervous than the kids themselves playing the game.”

Finally, he lists important factors in deciding where to commit, deeming athletics and academics equally important.

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* Originally published on January 26, 2022, by Bryana Hopkins