Must-Know Advice!
Mental Health Tips and More: 10 Questions with the Director of Sport Leadership & Mental Performance at the University of South Carolina
By Sammie Grant|August 2, 2022
Raylene Ross is currently the Director of Sport Leadership & Mental Performance at the University of South Carolina and she has a pretty impressive background. Her lengthy resume includes 17...
Think Before You Transfer!
Four Crucial Steps to Take Before You Transfer
By Annie Welch|August 2, 2022
Transferring as a college athlete can be stressful but there are many good reasons for athletes to do so. Maybe your coach is toxic, the school isn't living up to...
Stay Positive!
Monday Motivation: Keep Smiling
By Mary Archibald|August 1, 2022
As a high-performing athlete, it is easy to get caught up in a record, how many games your team is going to win, and how much you can contribute, which...
Fitness Fashion!
Look Good, Play Good: 5 Ways Sports Are Shaping Modern Fashion
By Claire Borman|August 1, 2022
Fashion is constantly changing and most people wouldn't believe it, but a lot of today's fashion is derived from the world of athletics. Want to make your wardrobe a little...
Pick What's Best for You!
Recruiting FAQs: What’s the Difference Between High School and Club Sports?
By Claire Borman|August 1, 2022
When you ask a Division I athlete if they played a club sport, chances are they're going to say “yes.” This then begs the question: Are club sports necessary to...
Navigate Changes With Confidence!
Going Through a Coaching Change? Advice From Illinois Wesleyan Women’s Soccer Coach Oz Bakirdan on Coaching Adjustments, Recruiting, Work Ethic, and More
By Scott Abramson|August 1, 2022
Come back every Monday for Coaching Staff's Advice on the college recruiting process, what they look for in athletes, and what to expect as a college athlete. Oz Bakirdan has...
Go(pher) Big or Go Home!
Athlete Feature: Stephanie Samedy and Her Outstanding Career for the Gophers
By Lilia Farach|July 29, 2022
Stephanie Samedy is from Clermont, Florida and she is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota where she majored in Psychology and played opposite hitter on the Gopher's volleyball...
Nutrition Tips (For All Athletes)!
Adjusting Your Palate: 4 Ways Nutritional Changes Affect First Year International College Athletes (and 9 Ways to Adapt)
By Camila Cramer|July 29, 2022
Any student that decides to move to a different country for college faces the challenge of adapting to a different environment, culture, language, and schedule to mention a few. International...
Fly Under the Radar!
4 Ways Non-Superstar Athletes Should Approach Recruiting
By Scott Abramson|July 29, 2022
Only about 7% of high school athletes play in college, which might ramp up the pressure for recruits in the thick of their recruiting process–but take comfort in the fact...
Should You Take Your Talents Abroad?
Rethinking Education and Sports: Benefits of Competing Overseas vs. in the NCAA
By Royce Linder|July 29, 2022
When it comes to playing in the United States at an accredited institution, one of the main appeals is the education that you receive while playing your sport. But a ...
Look Ma, I Made it!
Listen Up Mom and Dad: 7 Questions Parents of High School Athletes Should Ask During Their Child’s Recruiting Process
By Camila Cramer|July 29, 2022
Parents need to be involved in the recruiting process–however, they can not do recruiting tasks for their son or daughter. During the recruiting process parents will have the chance to...
Start out Strong!
A Look Back at the Pitch: 3 Tips from a Freshman on a Starting Roster
By Annie Welch|July 28, 2022
My summer before getting to Yale University and becoming a part of the varsity women's soccer team there, I got a call from my future head coach telling me that...
Think Before You Transfer!
Do you Really Want to Transfer? Don’t Make a Mistake You Might Regret
By Chris Russo|July 28, 2022
When you first commit to a school, you're on cloud nine. You are very excited about your school of choice and you should be–after all, the reason you made this...
Money Management Tips!
Is Your Budget on Thin Ice? Here are 5 Ways to Make Hockey More Affordable
By Casey Chizmazia|July 28, 2022
If you're anything like me you grew up in a house full of hockey players so you had access to basically any gear you needed…but in reality, hockey is expensive...
Reach Your Recruiting Goals!
UNC Women’s Soccer Star, Kai Hayes’s Perspective on Being a College Athlete, Recruiting Advice, and More
By Caleb Myers|July 28, 2022
Come back every Thursday for Athlete Interviews on college recruiting and advice. Kai Hayes is a midfielder on the UNC Women's Soccer team and is an invaluable asset to her...
