By Andrea Leitner|December 23, 2021
Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Andrea Leitner is a masters student at Belmont University, where she is using her 5th...
By Andrea Leitner|December 20, 2021
Sometimes, college sports aren't what you thought they'd be. The stress outweighs the benefits, and suddenly you're questioning if this is the right path for you anymore. Jaime Evers, former...
By Andrea Leitner|December 16, 2021
When taking your first call, or any call with a college coach, they will almost always end the conversation with, “Do you have any questions for me?” While saying “no”...
By Andrea Leitner|December 9, 2021
1. Can I enter the transfer portal without my coach knowing? Yes, but it's not recommended. Athletes can go directly to the athletic department's administration to get put into the...
By Andrea Leitner|December 8, 2021
Picking the right club team can make or break your soccer experience and potential opportunities to play soccer in college. Club soccer is a very important part of the college...
By Andrea Leitner|December 2, 2021
Now that we're nearing the end of the soccer season, have you found yourself following teams or talking to friends and classmates, just smiling and nodding, pretending to know what...
By Andrea Leitner|November 30, 2021
**Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Brittany was a freshman in high school, and she...
By Andrea Leitner|November 30, 2021
I walked into the locker room prepared to watch film from the previous night's game. It was a typical day. After training, we watch film, then go outside to practice...
By Andrea Leitner|November 29, 2021
Joining club sport teams is a huge time and money commitment. So, many people don't know if they are necessary or even worth it. There isn't an easy answer to...
By Andrea Leitner|November 15, 2021
This picture was taken immediately after my team won the 2018 America East Tournament. This picture is the epitome of the feeling of “pure bliss.” It was unreal to feel...
By Andrea Leitner|November 12, 2021
COVID has created a new reality for many athletes who thought their athletic career was going to be cut short. This comes in the form of the “COVID Year:” an...
By Andrea Leitner|November 5, 2021
Even after 18 years of playing soccer, I have not quite mastered the technique of keeping my soccer bag smelling good. It always seems after a few months my cleats,...
By Andrea Leitner|November 1, 2021
Having a bad game is inevitable in every athlete's career. How you handle that bad game can make or break your performance at the next one. Here are four tips...
By Andrea Leitner|October 29, 2021
Sydney Cummings is a graduate student at Georgetown University, where she is studying sports industry management. She plays center back on the women's soccer team. Before transferring to Georgetown University,...
By Andrea Leitner|October 21, 2021
**Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Keely Cartrett is a second year master's student at Belmont University, where she competes...