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College Recruiting Advice to Parents from Parents
By Matt Jenkins|July 1, 2022
The college recruiting process can be fun for the whole family as long as you start early, and getting a head start can relieve a lot of stress for the...
I'm Not Like a Regular Mom, I'm a Cool Mom
Athlete Mothers: Changing the Game
By Caelyn Elwin|May 8, 2022
There are athletes, and then there are super-athletes. We want to introduce you to a couple super athletes today as we honor each and every mom for Mother's Day! THE...
Been there, Done That!
Grand Slam Tips: Recruiting Advice to Parents From Parents
By Nicolette Michalowski|April 25, 2022
The recruiting process can be overwhelming for prospective athletes and their parents alike. That's why 2aDays sat down with Cathy Michalowski, a parent of two children that have played Division...
From Parent to Parent
A Parent’s Role in the Recruiting Process: Ten Questions to Consider
By Kaila Pinkney|April 13, 2022
Recruiting can be a stressful process for parents and high school athletes alike. That's why 2aDays sat down with Brian Pinkney, a father of two, who guided his daughter through...
Parents' Advice
Northwestern Women’s Basketball Dad Passes Some Advice Your Way
By Bryana Hopkins|January 26, 2022
Bryana Hopkins recently graduated from Northwestern University, where she played women's basketball. She sat down with her father to discuss whether parents should be hands-on or hands-off in their child's...
Stress Relief
6 Tips to Relax in the Heat of the Moment
By Sydney DeNardo|November 8, 2021
In the heat of the moment, it can be hard for athletes to relax. Voices start taking over and it is easy to get really frustrated. Here are some tips...
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Recruiting Horror Stories™: Mom Stole My Letter of Intent on Signing Day!
By Firoz George|October 5, 2021
**Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. It's always hard for parents to see their children...
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Recruiting Advice to Parents From Parents
By Justin Dechiario|June 23, 2018
Parents play a big role in the recruiting process. Listen to this experienced mom as she explains how hands on or hands off to be during your child's recruiting process, when...
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Recruiting Horror Stories by 2aDays™ | My Dad Committed Me to a College Without My Knowledge
By Audrey-Ann Caron-Goudreau|March 19, 2018
Before beginning my story, I have to clarify that the dad mentioned in this story did not intend to hurt the recruitment process of his daughter. Mistakes were made, and...
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National Signing Day 2018 | Early Recap of All the Biggest Moments
By Tara Sires|February 8, 2018
Finally, the big day that everyone was eagerly awaiting came and went by! Yes, it was the National Signing Day 2018, and after what happened in December, when most of...
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College Recruiting Process | Tips for Parents
By Kaila Pinkney|August 28, 2017
Parents can be a strong support system for their childs recruiting process. They can help navigate their child through the ups and downs of their recruiting journey. Most importantly, a...
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Recruiting Advice to Parents from Parents |What is Your Role
By Nicolette Michalowski|May 18, 2017
As parents, we never where to begin as far as the recruiting process is concerned. We might ask ourselves how involved should we be or should not be, should we...
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A Parent’s Role in the Recruiting Process
By Bryan Sosoo|June 28, 2016
The biggest role for a parent during their child's recruiting process is to find an equilibrium between supporter and bystander. Your child is making a huge decision, but you are...
college sports
A Sports Mom
By LRT Staff|May 8, 2016
Every day is a day to celebrate all of the wonderful, strong matriarchs in our families. There is no one better than “mom.” She is the one person who loves you...
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Recruiting Tips for Parents
By Tara Sires|March 16, 2016
As a parent of a former collegiate athlete who played soccer and tennis, and now a parent of a son who plays football at the D3 level I understand how...