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Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of a Brown University Tennis Player
Court is in Session
Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of a Brown University Tennis Player

By Tara Sires|January 18, 2023

Daily Grind articles are posted every Tuesday to provide a look into a day in the life of a college athlete and to give an example of time management skills....

7 Things Your Coach Hasn’t Told You About Redshirting (And 6 Questions To Ask Yourself If You’re Considering It)
The More You Know!
7 Things Your Coach Hasn’t Told You About Redshirting (And 6 Questions To Ask Yourself If You’re Considering It)

By Nicole Fondots|January 17, 2023

After who knows how many college visits and coach emails, you finally did it: you have been recruited. As you prepare for your freshman year of college, you may be...

6 Tips to Help You Handle Transferring as a College Athlete
Move On!
6 Tips to Help You Handle Transferring as a College Athlete

By Monique Felix|January 17, 2023

The transfer portal was a controversial topic in college sports in 2022 (and the controversy will likely continue through 2023), but it's here to stay, much to the benefit of...

Is Your Coach Transferring? 6 Tips to Help College Athletes Deal With a Coaching Change
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Is Your Coach Transferring? 6 Tips to Help College Athletes Deal With a Coaching Change

By Caelyn Elwin|January 16, 2023

Picture this: You just committed to the school of your dreams. The facilities are fantastic and the coaches are the best part–maybe aside from the sweet gear you will be...

Athlete Feature: Freshman Malaki Starks Exceeds Expectations 
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Athlete Feature: Freshman Malaki Starks Exceeds Expectations 

By William Calhoun|January 13, 2023

When a team has a player who is projected to be a first-round pick like All-SEC cornerback Kelee Ringo, for example, the opponent will often target the other side of...

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Ouch! The Reality of Freshman Injuries and How Athletes Can Cope
You're Tougher Than Your Injuries
Ouch! The Reality of Freshman Injuries and How Athletes Can Cope

By Sydney Borens|January 12, 2023

Everyone says your freshman year of college is going to be the best year of your life–new friends, a new environment, new things to learn, and I was more than...

Daily Grind: Former Westmont College Baseball Player Sam Kim
Play Ball!
Daily Grind: Former Westmont College Baseball Player Sam Kim

By Dylan Tehada|January 11, 2023

Lots of high school athletes want to play in college, and if you're reading this, you're probably one of them! But do you know what you're signing up for? Take...

How a Recruiting Horror Story Turned Into a Transfer Success Story
A Happy Ending!
How a Recruiting Horror Story Turned Into a Transfer Success Story

By Nicolette Michalowski|January 10, 2023

Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. As a recruit, it's great to have a plan of...

Student First: How a D1 International Transfer All-American Soccer Star Learned to Prioritize Academics
Top of the Class!
Student First: How a D1 International Transfer All-American Soccer Star Learned to Prioritize Academics

By Chloe Singer|January 5, 2023

Come back every Thursday for Athlete Interviews on college recruiting and advice. From the Netherlands to Boston College to Rice University, Mijke Roelfsema reflects back on her journey to play...

Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of Former Maryland Baseball Star, Sean Burke
Grind Don't Stop!
Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of Former Maryland Baseball Star, Sean Burke

By Ashton Grenon|January 4, 2023

The daily grind of a college athlete can be tough, but it's good for recruits to know what they're signing up for in the recruiting process. Here's a day in...

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Recruiting FAQ’s: Freshmen and Redshirting
Are You Red-y?
Recruiting FAQ’s: Freshmen and Redshirting

By 2aDays Staff|January 4, 2023

At 2aDays, we get a lot of questions about the recruiting process, including redshirting. Today, we discuss the following question from a reader:  Q: How common is it for freshman...

Everything You Need to Know About 3 Different Types of Redshirting
Seeing Red
Everything You Need to Know About 3 Different Types of Redshirting

By Thomas Walker|January 3, 2023

Outside of college sports, the term “redshirt” has little meaning, but for college athletes, it can have different meanings and utility depending on where you come from. Collegiate coaches can...

Daily Grind: Former Monmouth Tennis Star Nicole Gasser
All Gas(ser), No Brakes!
Daily Grind: Former Monmouth Tennis Star Nicole Gasser

By Sydney DeNardo|December 28, 2022

Nicole Gasser is a former Division I tennis player from Monmouth University who won Most Valuable Player in 2019 and 2020. She was also the captain of the team before...

Daily Grind : VCU Men’s Soccer Player Jared Valdes
Keep Grinding!
Daily Grind : VCU Men’s Soccer Player Jared Valdes

By Nicholas Nathanson|December 21, 2022

Daily Grind articles are posted the 15th of every month to provide a look into a day in the life of a college athlete and to give an example of...

How Does the Transfer Portal Work? 3 Things You Need To Know
Transfer Tips!
How Does the Transfer Portal Work? 3 Things You Need To Know

By William Calhoun|December 16, 2022

A new era has emerged in college sports, making it ever closer to the professional realm: following the change in rules in October 2018, athletes no longer have to sit...

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Daily Grind of a Los Angeles Mission College Volleyball Player
On a Mission!
Daily Grind of a Los Angeles Mission College Volleyball Player

By Kelly Wick|December 14, 2022

It is always nice to have a glimpse into what the daily life of a college athlete is like so you know what you are signing up for. It is...

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