Articles by Rhys Davies
Not all Fun and Games
Got Benched? 7 Tips on How to Deal with No Game Time
By Rhys Davies|May 11, 2023
Let's face it: it sucks to sit on the sidelines. Every athlete who takes part in team sports wishes they were a starter or involved with their team's success on...
ICA interview
Athlete Interview: UMD Field Hockey Player Maura Verleg’s International Athlete Experience
By Rhys Davies|May 4, 2023
Maura Verleg is an international student from Holland who is on the women's field hockey team at the University of Maryland. Maura experienced winning the conference with the Terrapins in...
Rest and Recovery Tips
Get Your Zzzzzs! Why is Sleep Important for College Athletes
By Rhys Davies|May 3, 2023
“Practice does not make perfect. It is practice, followed by a night of sleep, that leads to perfection.” – Matthew Walker (neuroscientist and sleep expert) College athletes are often trying...
There's Life After College Sports!
Athlete Interview: UMBC Soccer Player Mackie Sacarellos talks Major Injuries and What’s Next After College
By Rhys Davies|April 27, 2023
Mackie Sacarellos is a former soccer player at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is a recent graduate from the school who was named the team's most improved player...
Aye Aye, Captain!
Daily Grind: D1 Soccer Captain Jordan Ehart
By Rhys Davies|April 26, 2023
Jordan Ehart is the captain of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's men's soccer team, competing at the D1 college level in the America East Conference. Jordan is a graduate...
Tips for Peak Performance
Coach Interview: UMBC Sports Performance Coach Zach Woodard Talks Discipline, Recovery, and Tips For Freshmen Athletes
By Rhys Davies|April 24, 2023
Zach Woodard is a sports performance coach at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Coach Woodard oversees men's soccer, both swim and dive teams, both cross country squads, the softball team,...
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems?
8 Great Money Tips: How to Choose a School When Scholarship Offers Are Different
By Rhys Davies|April 20, 2023
As an athletic recruit, there are a lot of things to consider when making the big decision of choosing a school, especially when you have more than one scholarship offer...
Grad Advice!
A Baller and a Scholar: 7 Tips for Athletes in Grad School
By Rhys Davies|April 19, 2023
Grad school can seem like a whole new ball game at first–from being an older member of a team, studying different degrees than your teammates, and having to juggle school...
Don't Recommend
Recruiting Horror Story: “My High School Coach Wouldn’t Recommend Me”
By Rhys Davies|April 18, 2023
Have you ever had a bad experience with your high school coach? If so, you're not the only one! Soccer recruit Michael Cole had conducted himself well throughout his high...
Top Tips!
UMBC Basketball Coach Gabe Maturo Talks Mindset, Improving Your Game, and Recruitment
By Rhys Davies|April 17, 2023
Gabe Maturo is the Director of Player Development and athlete welfare for the University of Maryland-Baltimore County men's basketball team. Maturo is a former college basketball player himself who worked...
Transfer Tips!
Thinking of Transferring? 5 Things to Consider Before Making a Choice
By Rhys Davies|April 14, 2023
Whether or not to transfer can be a tough choice for college athletes and it's a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly! Transferring for the right reasons is paramount and...
Grind Don't Stop
Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of UMBC Distance Runner Lyna Beraich During Ramadan
By Rhys Davies|April 12, 2023
Being a full-time college athlete at the best of times can be a struggle–those who take part in Ramadan (a holy month for Muslims involving fasting, prayer, reflection, and community)...