Have a Ball!
3 Ways to Mentally Prepare for a Soccer Showcase
By Max Brown|September 2, 2022
Do you get nervous playing when a coach is watching? That's understandable! It can be stressful playing in these situations, including high-level tournaments with various college coaches in attendance. However,...
Is it worth it?
6 Pros and Cons of Recruiting Camps
By Claire Borman|August 31, 2022
“Wow! A camp at a college where I get to be coached by real college coaches!” A lot of athletes have these thoughts when they sign up for a recruiting...
Warning Signs
Recruiting Horror Story: Three Red Flags
By Madison Kimball|August 30, 2022
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Everyone always talks about their own official visits, but we...
Smart Recruiting Tips!
Get Smart: 5 Must-Know Facts About Academics and Recruiting
By Casey Chizmazia|August 29, 2022
Did you know that academics can make or break your chances of playing a college sport? Although it may be enticing to let those grades slip, coaches want someone who...
Pack Your Bags!
Going Global? 35 Questions International Athletes Must Ask Coaches in the Recruiting Process
By Claire Borman|August 25, 2022
Leaving your home country for a collegiate sport can be an incredibly exciting process, but there are things to look out for. The caution comes in making sure you are...
Mark Your Calendar!
Got NCAA Potential? Don’t Miss These 5 Important Events In The Recruiting Process
By Sarah Borer|August 25, 2022
Diving into the recruiting process and seeing all the events on the recruiting calendar can be overwhelming to say the least. But one key thing to keep in mind amid...
Twice as Nice!
Is More Better? St. Lawrence Athlete Isabel Silvia Speaks on the Dual Sport Collegiate Athlete Experience
By Casey Chizmazia|August 25, 2022
Come back every Thursday for Athlete Interviews on college recruiting and advice. Isabel Silvia is a dual sport athlete at St. Lawrence University captaining both her soccer and lacrosse teams...
Highlight Your Skills!
5 Must-Do’s For Your Football Highlight Tape (Plus 3 Things to Avoid)
By Thomas Walker|August 24, 2022
In football, a solid highlight reel can make all the difference in your recruiting process. So how do you put together an attention-grabbing tape that will put you on your...
Don't Leave!
Recruiting Horror Story: “Everyone Who Recruited Me Left”
By Andrea Leitner|August 23, 2022
Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. ***Name has been changed to preserve anonymity Kira's recruiting...
OOPS!
Mistakes Happen: 2 Ways to Deal With a Showcase Gone Wrong
By Scott Abramson|August 23, 2022
Showcases are a great way to get your name out there and show coaches what you can do… but not everyone has their dream showcase where they perform at their...
Kickstart Your Soccer Career!
3 Simple Tips to Shine at Soccer Showcases
By Scott Abramson|August 22, 2022
Aside from camps held by a specific university, showcases are the next best thing to get recruited–all the high-level teams play in them and coaches swarm to the events. As...
Know Your Role!
The 3 Roles of Athletes, Parents, and High School Coaches in the Recruiting Process
By Caleb Myers|August 17, 2022
Over the course of a young athlete's life, many people influence their journey–whether these people are teammates, an athlete's parents, coaches, other teammates' parents, among others, many have a role...
Help!
Recruiting Horror Story: Left Alone in a Strange Place
By Takora McIntyre|August 16, 2022
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. The first thing I thought when I stepped foot on...
Home Away From Home
Diana Felici, Mother of an International College Athlete, Shares Parent’s Side of Recruiting Process
By Camila Cramer|August 15, 2022
Sending your son or daughter to a different country to continue his or her academic and athletic career can be challenging and stressful for parents. I can not be more...
Listen Up, Mom and Dad!
4 Tips for Parents of Recruits With College Potential
By Sammie Grant|August 12, 2022
So your kid is getting recruited to play their sport in college–congrats! This will be an exciting but also quite nerve-racking process for both you and them. You must have...
You're More Than an Athlete!
Think Outside the Locker Room: Recruiting Tips That Have Nothing To Do With Athletic Ability
By Casey Chizmazia|August 11, 2022
Sure, you need to be a standout athlete to get recruited to play in college. But did you know that there are plenty of other factors that come into play...