Campus Visit
What to Expect when You’re Expecting… to Take an Overnight
By Benjamin Reinisch|January 14, 2022
Ahhhhhh, the overnight, or official, visit for athletes. Possibly the single most polarizing piece of the recruiting process. I have been on a few of them myself, so I do understand...
Football Campus Visit
7 Questions to Ask Current Athletes on a Football Visit
By Isaac Haney|January 13, 2022
When taking a recruiting visit, it's important to remember that you're being presented with the best possible picture that a school can give you. Similar to a trip to Disneyland,...
Contacting Coaches
The Best Time to Contact College Softball Coaches
By Madison Machado|January 13, 2022
It is important to contact coaches when they're looking for recruits, but how do you know when that is? Let's first tackle the basics: when coaches are allowed to respond...
West Valley College Basketball
Athlete Interview: Quinn Denker on the Biggest Difference Between College and High School Basketball
By Dylan Tehada|January 13, 2022
One of the most frequently asked questions amongst basketball players who want to play in college is about the difference between playing in high school and playing at the collegiate...
An Unexpected Friend
My Teammate’s First Time Flying
By Isaac Haney|January 13, 2022
Making the travel team as a college athlete is a big deal. Even more so as a freshman: a lot of coaches can't afford to fly out the entire team...
Fueling Your Body for Performance
Athlete’s Guide to Eating Fats
By Rebecca Lutz|January 12, 2022
I am sure there are a lot of questions on your mind about dietary fat like: Is there really such a thing as “good” fats and “bad” fats? How can...
Benched?
How to Deal with Not Getting Playing Time
By Christie Ackendorf|January 12, 2022
It can be a harsh realization to know that your role on a team is not in the starting line up, or on the court/field at all. Here's what I...
Super Swimmer
Daily Grind: My Life as a Boston University Swimmer
By Michael Choate|January 12, 2022
Life as a Boston University student-athlete can be quite unorthodox compared to the lives of athletes at other colleges. I say this is because Boston University does not have a traditional campus...
There's More Than One Type of Redshirt?
Redshirts, Grayshirts, Greenshirts, and Blueshirts
By Isaac Haney|January 12, 2022
Redshirting is something that most athletes don't envision themselves doing when they sign to a college. But, the truth is that it can be one of the best things a...
Offseason
Football Offseason Made Simple
By Noah Fisher|January 11, 2022
Staying in shape in the offseason can be overwhelming. Having to maintain focus and motivation while no longer being surrounded by staff & teammates makes it much more difficult. It's...
Money
9 Tips for Applying for (and Winning) Scholarships
By Madison Machado|January 11, 2022
Scholarships are an amazing way to help pay for college. College tuition is an extreme financial burden and schools don't give nearly enough merit. Not all athletes can rely on...
Before NIL
Recruiting Horror Story™: I Had To Choose Between College Basketball and Social Media
By Andrew Streeter|January 11, 2022
Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Before the era of NIL, athletes who had built...
Reduce Stress
An Athlete’s Perfect Morning Routine
By Celeste Gutierrez|January 11, 2022
With the crazy schedules of student athletes, it's hard to focus on your well being – but it's essential to your performance. Taking an extra thirty minutes in the morning...
Picking the Right School
The Importance of Location When Choosing a School
By Macy McHale|January 10, 2022
Every person places different values on different factors when it comes to picking a college. Some people care about the academics more than anything else, while other people might make...
Hydration Station
Importance of Hydration for Student Athletes
By Paramveer Chohan|January 10, 2022
Sometimes, as athletes, we focus on the big picture and ignore the basic advice. Today, the basic advice I offer is to drink water. Hydration plays an important role in...
