college sports
Recruiting Horror Story: When Parents Overstep
By Rebecca Haight|January 31, 2023
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. As a high school senior recruit, Layla was just starting...
Find Your Balance!
The Student/Athlete Balance: Where DI, DII, and DIII Differ
By Chandler Frumin|January 31, 2023
As a recruit, it's easy to get caught up in honing your athletic skills and letting academics go to the wayside. But avoid that temptation–the NCAA sets academic standards so...
Swing for the Fences!
10 Recruiting Questions With Swarthmore College Softball Coach Melissa Finley
By 2aDays Staff|January 30, 2023
Come back every Monday for Coaching Staff's Advice on the college recruiting process, what they look for in athletes, and what to expect as a college athlete. Coach Finley has...
"Like"-able Athletes!
Get Social: 13 College Athlete Influencers to Follow on Social Media
By Daesha Harper|January 30, 2023
The life of a college athlete comes with cycles of feeling happy, sad, stressed, and every emotion in between. Sometimes the joys and struggles of college sports can only be...
Can't Decide?
4 Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
By 2aDays Staff|January 30, 2023
Youth athletes these days continue to make the mistake of specializing in one sport way too early. That is why many professional athletes make it a goal to prove how...
On a Mission!
5 Tips For Writing a Recruiting Mission Statement That Can Help You Land Your Dream School
By Michael Pizzuti|January 30, 2023
When college coaches evaluate recruiting prospects, they look for strong students who meet or exceed their eligibility and admissions standards. They also search for direct-impact athletes who thrive at their...
Tennis Star!
Pro Tennis Player Kristie Ahn’s Advice on Academics, Recruiting, and More
By Janice Shin|January 27, 2023
Kristie Ahn, a Korean-American tennis player, has always wanted to go pro–but with a strong push for higher education from her parents, she decided to go to college and compete...
Is Your Scholarship Guaranteed?
4 Key Terms To Help You Understand Athletic Scholarships
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|January 27, 2023
In a perfect world, all athletic scholarships would be guaranteed for four years (and plenty of people believe they actually are), but unfortunately, the NCAA is far from perfect. The...
Fuel Up!
Athlete Feature: The Impact of Emily Cole’s Player’s Plate and Social Media Platform
By Caroline Kurdej|January 27, 2023
Duke University cross country and track and field athlete Emily Cole, has some impressive stats both on and off the track–she has amassed over 105K followers on Instagram, along with...
Get Noticed!
The 4 Pillars Of a Recruitable Athlete
By 2aDays Staff|January 26, 2023
Every college coach seeks different qualities or attributes in their recruits, whether it be athletic, academic, or a specific psychological trait. These characteristics vary from coach to coach depending on...
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13 Questions With URI Women’s Soccer Coach Megan Jessee On How You Can Succeed in Recruiting and Beyond
By Jaileen Goncalves|January 26, 2023
Megan Jessee is the head coach for the University of Rhode Island women's soccer team where she has been coaching for about six years. This is her first head coaching...
Touchdown!
Former Football Player & Blue Mountain State Actor Ed Marinaro Talks Cornell & Being a Dual Athlete
By Raphael Chierchio|January 25, 2023
Ed Marinaro is arguably the greatest football player in Ivy League history. Marinaro played college football at Cornell University, where he set over 16 NCAA records. He was the first...
Be in the Know!
Recruiting Advice: Why You Should Research a Coach Before You Commit
By Michael Pizzuti|January 25, 2023
We spoke with a former collegiate soccer player who played at the Division I level about an unpleasant experience he had at Western State*. Before committing and attending Western State,...
The Ultimate Betrayal
Recruiting Horror Stories: A Backstabbing Coach Ruined My Recruiting Process
By Daesha Harper|January 24, 2023
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Have you ever had a coach who constantly talks badly...
Get Ahead of the Game!
20 Tips You Can’t Miss to Help You Get Ahead in Your Recruiting Process
By Keirsten Sires|January 19, 2023
The recruiting process is tough, but by starting early, you can enjoy the experience more–you will be prepared to communicate with the coaches and team members, plus the excitement will...
Communication is Key!
3 Email Tips For Recruits (and an Example Email to College Coaches)
By Tara Sires|January 19, 2023
There are different ways that you can reach out to college coaches about the recruiting process, but the preferred method is typically through email. That initial reach will put you...