NIL $$$
Athlete of the Week: NIL Superstar, Charles Brockman III
By Paramveer Chohan|November 12, 2021
Charles Brockman III is an NCAA All-American 400m hurdler competing for The University of Texas at Austin. Before college, he was one of the best high school hurdlers to come...
Redshirt
Redshirt or COVID: How to Use Your Extra Year of Eligibility
By Andrea Leitner|November 12, 2021
COVID has created a new reality for many athletes who thought their athletic career was going to be cut short. This comes in the form of the “COVID Year:” an...
Feel-Good
Our Teammates Wrote Us Letters on Game Day
By Anna Garrett|November 12, 2021
Each game day comes with a rollercoaster of emotions and challenges, and being a freshman can add to that stress. Before my very first volleyball game as a Saint Leo...
Recruiting Advice
Why It’s Not the End of the World to Start Recruiting Late
By Macy McHale|November 11, 2021
Many people assume that if you are not committed to a school by the time you start senior year, you will not be able to play at the Division I...
Picking a School
Bella Alfreda on How She Knew Holy Cross was the Perfect School
By Jaime Evers|November 11, 2021
**Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Bella Alfreda is a soccer player from Las Vegas, Nevada, and she committed to...
Stress Relief
Athletes: How to Practice Mindfulness
By Cole Wimmer|November 11, 2021
Practicing mindfulness is a great way to quickly and easily unwind. Unwinding is crucial for athletes, with our busy schedules and constant expectations of our bodies and minds to perform....
Teammate Relationships
4 Tips to Handle Team Drama
By Christie Ackendorf|November 10, 2021
Every team will experience bumps in the road. You're not all going to have the same values, beliefs, or perspectives on everything, or even most things. The real work is...
NIL $$$
Navigating NIL Deals: What’s Off Limits?
By Celeste Gutierrez|November 10, 2021
As most people know, NCAA athletes can (finally) profit off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). We've seen all kinds of NIL deals – from partnerships with underwear brands...
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: What They Are, and Why Athletes Need Them
By Rebecca Lutz|November 10, 2021
Carbohydrates are the hottest topic when discussing nutrition and macronutrients. Over the years, carbs have been given a bad rap as a macronutrient that needs to be limited. However, this...
Inspired
You Were Recruited for a Reason
By Anna Garrett|November 10, 2021
In my second semester freshman year, I was going through a rough patch. My confidence in my volleyball skill was crushed. I didn’t think I was good enough. This led...
NCAA
Constitutional Convention Central: Kickoff
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|November 9, 2021
November 15th officially kicks off the NCAA's constitutional convention, and there's been a lot of talk and preliminary action leading up to the event, which makes sense, given the PR...
International Students
Recruiting Horror Stories™: From Sitting Out at Home to Sitting Out at School
By Sydney DeNardo|November 9, 2021
**Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Lenien Jamir is a Division I Tennis player in...
Recruiting Dates
Need to Know NLI Signing Dates
By Jaime Evers|November 9, 2021
Tomorrow, November 10th marks our first official NLI signing date! In honor of the occasion, the NCAA posted ALL of their signing dates, by sport, division, and early vs. regular...
Health
Am I Just Tired or is it Chronic Fatigue?
By Paramveer Chohan|November 8, 2021
Student-athletes can be some of the toughest people on the planet. Not everyone can handle gruelling practices 5-6 times a week, plus travel, competitions, and classes! It takes an awful...
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...
Women
Upcoming Must-Watch NCAA Action: Female Fall Sports
By Macy McHale|November 8, 2021
November and December are loaded with Division I college sports, especially women's sports. Conference tournaments for soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and cross country are taking place throughout the month. The...