college sports
5 Reasons to Commit to a School Other Than Scholarship Offers
By Amanda Fassold|May 26, 2023
As a college athlete, the decision to choose a school can be a daunting one. While scholarships are often a significant factor in the decision-making process, there are many other...
college recruiting
DIY College Sports Recruiting Guide for High School Athletes, Parents & Coaches
By Brittany Collens|May 24, 2023
Whether you’re the parent of an athlete or the talented athlete yourself, making the decision to play college sports is both exciting and scary. There are a lot of rules,...
Delta College
Delta College Pitching Coach CJ Whalen Throws Fastballs with Advice on How to Play Division 1 Baseball
By Prospect Blueprint|May 24, 2023
Post By: Scott Abramson CJ Whalen, pitching coach for the Delta College Mustangs is clearly doing something right as his pitchers are number one in strikeouts and top five in...
Tricky!
Recruiting Horror Story: Don’t Party Too Hard!
By Jason Zielinski|May 23, 2023
This athlete wanted to remain anonymous because his Recruiting Horror Story was very embarrassing for him personally, and does not want people to know his identity. However, it teaches a...
Quick Tips!
11 Recruiting Questions With Former Southeastern Louisiana University Track & Field Coach Corey Mistretta
By 2aDays Staff|May 22, 2023
Track coach Corey Mistretta might be coaching at the high school level now, but he’s certainly played the recruiter role a time or two. A former head track & field...
Baseball
Gardner Webb University’s Jim Chester Talks Exclusive Advice for Baseball Success
By Prospect Blueprint|May 17, 2023
Post By: Scott Abramson Jim Chester, current head coach of Gardner-Webb’s impressive 26-win baseball program shares this exclusive advice and more for current and future college baseball players to flourish...
EEEEEWWWW!
Recruiting Horror Story: My Host Threw Up on Me
By Katie Dudley|May 16, 2023
Recruiting trips are arguably the most fun part of the recruiting process as far as visiting D1 schools are concerned–everything is paid for, the coaches and teams are trying to...
Fast Tips!
Want to Speed Up Your Recruiting Process? 8 Recruiting Questions With Retired Dartmouth College Track & Field Coach Barry Harwick
By 2aDays Staff|May 15, 2023
A Dartmouth alum himself, Barry Harwick accomplished a lot in his 28 seasons with Dartmouth athletes. Coach Harwick has led 10 cross country teams to NCAA nationals, coached numerous All-Americans,...
Thanks, Mom!
Behind Every Athlete: The Vital Role of Supportive Moms in Athletics
By Kelly Wick|May 12, 2023
Mothers are often the unsung heroes in the world of sports. While athletes are often celebrated for their achievements, it’s important not to overlook the critical role that supportive moms...
Baseball
Houston Astros Scout Jim Stevenson Shares All Secrets to Go Pro!
By Prospect Blueprint|May 10, 2023
Post By: Scott Abramson Jim Stevenson, a world champion scout for the Houston Astros, shares his secrets, successes, and experiences with Rick Dempsey and Kelly K on this podcast episode...
One and DONE
Recruiting Horror Story: A Recruiting Visit Gone Wrong
By Colby Hall|May 9, 2023
Upon returning home from a lacrosse tournament in the late fall of my sophomore year, my club lacrosse coach gave me a phone number with a note instructing me to...
Home Run Advice!
11 Recruiting Questions With Haverford College Head Softball Coach Kate Gatti
By 2aDays Staff|May 8, 2023
Kate Gatti (nee: Poppe) has been at the helm of the Haverford College softball team since 2019 and in her first two seasons, she’s made it to the Centennial Conference...
Rejection Stings!
Feeling Burned? 3 Lessons Rejection Teaches Athletes in the Recruiting Process
By Ryan Wiley|May 4, 2023
Rejection is an unfortunate part of the recruiting process. The inadequate feelings of not being enough to attend a good athletic program can stop motivation in its tracks. However, as...
No Dumb Jocks Here!
Brains and Brawn: 3 Academic Attributes Recruits Should Consider When Choosing a School
By Bella Nevin|May 4, 2023
When getting recruited, it is easy to fall into how much a coach is interested in you and forget that unless you are planning on going pro, the academic part...
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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...
