track and field
Daily Grind: University of Hartford Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete Elizabeth White
By Elizabeth White|October 11, 2023
Elizabeth White is a sophomore at the University of Hartford where she runs cross country and track. She is a hard-working student-athlete throughout practice and in the classroom where she...
FIND THE BEST FIT FOR YOU!
9 Ways to Identify Red Flags in Your College Experience and How to Use the Transfer Portal to Find a Better Fit
By Floyd Patterson|October 5, 2023
College is a transformative period in a student's life, but sometimes, it becomes evident that your current institution isn't the right fit. Recognizing the red flags and understanding how to...
THE DIVISION I GRIND
Daily Grind: Nebraska Baseball Player, Will Rizzo
By Will Rizzo|October 4, 2023
Will Rizzo is a driven, dedicated, and determined Division I baseball player at the University of Nebraska who wants to reach his full potential in the classroom and on the...
CONS OF THE TRANSFER PORTAL
6 Reasons Why Coaches Hate the Transfer Portal
By Jason Zielinski|September 21, 2023
We hear many stories about how the transfer portal helps athletes find new schools. Some coaches even build up their programs through the transfer portal. However, there are many coaches...
HOW TO SURVIVE FRESHMAN YEAR
8 Expectations For Freshmen Athletes
By Bella Nevin|September 20, 2023
Freshman year can be challenging. Freshmen have many expectations for themselves, the school, and their first season, and it can be stressful when things aren't going the way that was...
Daily Grind
Daily Grind: Ultimate Frisbee Club Athlete Cam Angwin
By Bella Nevin|September 13, 2023
Cam Angwin is a recent graduate of Skidmore College. During his time at Skidmore, he majored in Psychology and minored in Statistics, played club ultimate frisbee for the Skidmore Wombats,...
Stanford
Daily Grind: Stanford Volleyball Champion Meghan McClure
By Jennifer Cone|September 6, 2023
Meghan McClure is a former outside hitter on the Stanford University women's volleyball team. In her four years, Meghan became a 2x NCAA National Champion, 3x Pac-12 Champion, AVCA All-America...
HOOP GRIND
Daily Grind: Division II College Basketball Player Karlee Pireu
By Julie Boris|August 30, 2023
Karlee Pireu is a former college basketball player at Ashland University. She played on the team for five total years (including the extra COVID-19 eligibility year). Karlee ended her five...
TRAVEL THE WORLD!
Thinking About Going Abroad? 6 Sports That Are Great For Study Abroad
By Bella Nevin|August 29, 2023
Not all college athletes have the opportunity to study abroad. For many, the off-season is a requirement which means you cannot go abroad unless you stop playing your sport. Even...
lacrosse
Daily Grind: Division I College Lacrosse Player Leighton Yenor
By Leighton Yenor|August 23, 2023
Leighton Yenor is a former college lacrosse player at Northwestern University. Along with being a Division I athlete, she was also a journalism major and had a job as a...
RUN FAST!
Daily Grind: Division I Track and Field Athlete Grayling Elliott Davis
By Monique Felix|August 16, 2023
Grayling Elliott Davis is a former Division I Track and Field athlete at the University of Minnesota who transferred after spending two years at Central Arizona College. Out of high...
DON'T OVERPACK!
12 Things You DON’T Need to Pack for College as a Student-Athlete
By Bella Nevin|August 10, 2023
You have probably gotten a lot of mixed messages when looking at what you need to pack for college. Some people say you need to have these things in your...
skidmore college
Daily Grind: Izzy Sullivan’s Study Abroad and ACL Recovery Journey
By Bella Nevin|August 9, 2023
Izzy Sullivan is going into her senior year at Skidmore College. Here, Izzy is on the women's soccer team and also did a Self-Determined Major in Broadcast Journalism. Three months...
move in day
9 Ways to Deal With Homesickness as a College Athlete
By Bella Nevin|August 9, 2023
Going into your freshman year in college can be really scary. You are leaving your childhood home, your closest family members, and your childhood friends, and starting a completely new...
ROOMIES!
7 Tips to Make Your College Roommate Situation Work
By Bella Nevin|August 8, 2023
Starting college is weird. You go from having your own room or living with your sibling to living with a complete stranger. Many colleges do not let you choose your...
TRANSFER ADVICE
What Your School Can and Can’t Do Once You Enter the Transfer Portal
By Bella Nevin|August 7, 2023
Entering the transfer portal can be scary for athletes because nothing seems guaranteed. If you decide to transfer, the relationships you have between your teammates and coaches could be in...