Articles by Owen Roche
BRING IN THE CHEDDAR
Show Me the Money: 7 Facts about Athletic Scholarships
By Owen Roche|June 21, 2023
The ultimate goal for some athletes is to receive a full athletic scholarship to play their sport at their dream college. While this goal may be tough to reach, it...
college athlete transfer
8 Benefits and Drawbacks of Transferring as a College Athlete
By Owen Roche|June 21, 2023
Transferring colleges is easier than ever for a college athlete. Although a simple process, the decision of whether or not to transfer should not be taken lightly and deserves extensive...
college baseball
Athlete Feature: Brayden Taylor, TCU Baseball
By Owen Roche|June 9, 2023
Brayden Taylor is a junior third baseman for the Texas Christian University (TCU) baseball Horned Frogs. The infielder from West Jordan, Utah has racked up quite the list of awards...
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No Scholarship, No Problem: What it Means to Be a Walk-On
By Owen Roche|June 6, 2023
Just because an athlete doesn't receive an athletic scholarship doesn't mean that the dream of playing their sport at the next level is over. Athletes who aren't awarded athletic scholarships...
WANT TO BE A STAR?
Shooting for the Stars: How the Star Recruiting Rating System Works
By Owen Roche|June 5, 2023
Some team sports use a star rating system to attempt to determine how good an athlete is and how much potential they are going to have at the next level....
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Monday Motivation: Adversity is Just a Test
By Owen Roche|June 5, 2023
“Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.” – Former NFL coach and South Carolina running back Dan Reeves. Related: Rate your Coaches, Facilities, and Campus Visits...
university of miami
Money Troubles? How to Cash in on Your NIL as an International Athlete
By Owen Roche|June 2, 2023
Since July 2021, college athletes have been able to generate revenue for themselves from the use of their names, images, and likenesses (NILs). In that time, the country has seen...
Make it Rain!
Need Some Cash? The 7 Best Ways to Maximize Your NIL Earnings
By Owen Roche|May 18, 2023
Are you a college athlete looking for ways to make money through the use of your name, image and likeness? Under the current NCAA rules governing NIL, college athletes can...
A for Effort!
Monday Motivation: Attitude and Effort
By Owen Roche|May 15, 2023
“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” – Arnold Palmer In every situation, there will be multiple factors that are out of our control. The...
Proceed With Caution
NIL Collectives: What are They and How are They Impacting College Athletics?
By Owen Roche|April 28, 2023
July 1, 2022, marked the one-year anniversary of college athletes being allowed to generate revenue for themselves from the use of their names, images and likenesses (NILs). On this date,...
Money Please!
Money Talks: Can I Negotiate an Athletic Scholarship Offer?
By Owen Roche|April 27, 2023
Athletic scholarships are an integral part of college athletics and the recruiting process. They can have a direct impact on where an athlete decides to go to school to play...
No Money, No Problems?
Why Don’t Ivy League Schools Give Out Athletic Scholarships?
By Owen Roche|April 25, 2023
Ivy League schools are some of the most renowned universities in the world. While typically known for their academic programs and incredibly low admissions rates, these schools are also home...