Be Well!
Illinois Wesleyan Athletic Trainer Tim Pieczara’s 8 Great Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
By Scott Abramson|November 17, 2022
Athletic trainers can be your best friends and it’s great to have a good relationship with them. You might be dealing with a big injury and just need some tape...
Be in the Know!
4 Big Questions Parents Should Ask Coaches During the Recruiting Process
By William Calhoun|November 17, 2022
As a parent, you play a vital role in your child’s recruiting process. Parents who want the best for their kids should know the ins and outs of what a...
Take a Break!
Work Hard, Play Hard: How This College Athlete Couple Makes Time for Vacations
By Ava Soodek|November 17, 2022
College athletes’ schedules can be extremely intense–so when it’s time to unwind, some people may think that athletes look for vacations on the complete opposite side of the spectrum: tropical...
Grind Don't Stop!
Daily Grind: NIL, Grad School, and Soccer with Belmont’s Keely Cartrett
By Andrea Leitner|November 16, 2022
Being an in-season soccer player, master’s student and working on NIL deals, Belmont athlete Keely Cartrett has found the balance between being a college athlete and influencer. Mastering her time...
Great Adv-ice!
Curry College Women’s Hockey Coach Kelly Rider Offers 11 Recruiting Tips
By 2aDays Staff|November 16, 2022
Coach Rider knows how to build something out of nothing, a skill that’s valuable for all recruits. Before taking over as head coach of Curry College’s women’s ice hockey team,...
Choose Wisely!
Money Isn’t Everything: 4 Reasons to Choose A School Other Than Scholarship Offers
By Ava Soodek|November 16, 2022
When choosing which college to attend, it’s easy to get wrapped up in how much financial aid you’ll get. However, it is important to realize that college is a larger...
Start Your Christmas List!
Gift Guide: The 10 Best Christmas Gifts for Ice Hockey Players
By Marissa Massaro|November 16, 2022
Christmas is right around the corner and the holiday falls about halfway through the hockey season. This means that most players already have the foundational gear–like skates and helmets–that they...
Time to Transfer?
It’s Never Too Late to Start Over: 3 Inspiring Graduate Transfer Stories
By Jenaro DelPrete|November 15, 2022
Entering the transfer portal as a recent graduate can set athletes up for success even in the latter half of their careers. In recent memory, Joe Burrow transferring from Ohio...
Hindsight is 20/20
Recruiting Horror Story: Interview with Former UConn Pitcher Garrett Coe
By 2aDays Staff|November 15, 2022
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes’ first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Sometimes, hindsight is 20/20, and that’s certainly the case for...
Plan Ahead!
Year-By-Year Recruiting Checklist for Prospective College Athletes
By Ava Soodek|November 15, 2022
Recruiting can be the most intense and stressful part of an athlete’s life and it takes a detailed plan to get a recruit from the high school to the college...
Watch out for these mistakes!
Don’t Be a Recruiting Red Flag! 3 Behaviors for Recruits to Avoid
By Nicholas Nathanson|November 15, 2022
When you are in the middle of the recruiting process it is important to understand that coaches will judge you by every move you make. That’s why you can have...
Great Gear!
6 Must-Buy Sticks and Skates for Hockey Players
By Marissa Massaro|November 15, 2022
Hockey is a sport that requires a lot of equipment, and it can sometimes be overwhelming to try and figure out what you need. Not only that, but there are...
Lead the Pack!
Motivation Monday: Leadership Matters
By 2aDays Staff|November 14, 2022
Having a leader in any group is vital, but it’s especially important on a sports team. The team needs someone to look to in times of adversity and struggle, and...
