college recruiting
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....
Stay in Shape!
Maintaining Physical Fitness After College Sports: Tips and Strategies
By Kelly Wick|May 19, 2023
College sports provide a structured and intense environment that requires athletes to maintain a high level of physical fitness. The end of college sports can be a significant adjustment for...
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...
Make the Offseason Count
Miss the Ice? 7 Off-Season Tips for College Hockey Players
By Owen Roche|April 21, 2023
For college hockey players, the off-season is arguably just as important as the season itself. Athletes need to ensure that they are getting their bodies into tip-top shape in order...
Strong Advice!
Coach Interview: Skidmore Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Chatham’s Advice for Incoming Freshmen
By Bella Nevin|March 20, 2023
Multitasking is hard, but it’s all in a day’s work for Matt Chatham who is the strength and conditioning coach for 19 varsity teams at Skidmore College. Chatham works with...
Recovery is Key!
The 3 Cornerstones of Recovery for Athletes
By Rhys Davies|March 8, 2023
There are hundreds of new and different ways that are said to be able to enhance recovery after performance. Online gurus, professors, trainers, coaches, and whoever else it may be...
Re-fuel with confidence!
Post-Performance Nutrition For Athletes: Follow the 4 R’s of Refueling
By Rhys Davies|March 7, 2023
Having trouble figuring out what’s best to eat after exercise? Luckily for athletes, it’s fairly simple to figure out a good refueling routine. Following the 4 R’s of rehydration, refuel,...
Rhabd-oh no!
Rhabdo Repeat: Why Do Athletes Keep Getting Hurt?
By Ben Gleason|March 6, 2023
This spring semester started off with a bang–and not in a good way when it comes to preventable injuries like exertional rhabdomyolysis. Commonly known as “rhabdo,” exertional rhabdomyolysis is a...
Building a Strong Foundation!
Coach Interview: Professional Skills Trainer Delson Fleurmond is Building the Next Crop of Basketball Stars
By Jesse Marsh|February 20, 2023
Coach Interviews are posted every Monday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Michael Jordan inspired numerous kids around the globe to play basketball, including Delson Fleurmond. Fleurmond,...
Get Your Zzzzz's!
3 Reasons Why Sleep is Important for College Athletes
By Kelly Wick|February 20, 2023
As a college athlete, you know how important it is to get in shape and stay in shape. You also know how important it is to eat healthy and get...
Relax!
Tired? 4 Tips To Help You Avoid Overtraining
By Kelly Wick|February 16, 2023
When you are working to be the best you can be in your sport, it is easy to push yourself too hard and run the risk of overtraining. Overtraining is...
Be Your Own Cheerleader
Bad Coaching and How to Conquer It
By Gabby Scott|February 7, 2023
Joining a new team or new sport is tough as it is but feeling as if your coach is your enemy more than your ally is a whole other battle. ...
Stay on Top!
Riding the Bench? 4 Tips to Get Back in the Game!
By Keirsten Sires|January 30, 2023
Sitting the bench is not a comfortable feeling–athletes want that sense of excitement with their teammates. Perhaps more importantly, they want to feel like they belong, but athletes who are...
New Year, New Gainz
Strength and Conditioning: What is it and How it Helps College Athletes
By Rebecca Lutz|January 6, 2023
Athletes can no longer rely solely on natural ability to be extraordinary at their sport–they must demonstrate drive, work ethic, and passion. Practices are mandatory to increase an athlete’s sports...
