Be a Good Teammate
3 Tips for Creating Strong Relationships With Your Coaching Staff
By Mary Archibald|August 31, 2022
The success of a sport is often measured by a team's record. But what records don't tell you is that a large part of this success comes from the relationship...
Get to Know Your Coach
3 Tips to Help You Efficiently Communicate with Your College Coach
By Daesha Harper|June 23, 2022
When it comes to being a first-year college athlete, it can sometimes be nerve-wracking to bring up conversations with your coach. A factor to keep in mind is that just...
Get Recruited!
4 Quick Tips to Get on a Coach’s Radar
By Keirsten Sires|May 26, 2022
One of the most significant problems plaguing many high school athletes looking to play in college is getting themselves recognized by prospective college coaches. Even if you have the talent...
Swim and Dive Recruiting
10 Questions to Ask a College Swimming and Diving Coach
By Kyle Haflich|March 23, 2022
Picture this, you're on a phone call with a collegiate swimming and diving coach, and at the end, they ask “Do you have any questions for me?” Of course, I...
Women Facing Adversity
Kathrine Switzer: Marathon Woman
By Grace Regan|February 16, 2022
For National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we started a weekly series where we publish interviews with astounding women in sports every Wednesday. This week's guest is Kathrine Switzer....
Packers v Lions
Jamaal Williams: When One Team Drops You, You Go Somewhere Better
By Noah Fisher|January 28, 2022
“They didn't like me, like that ex-girlfriend… But I got a rebound and it was the Lions. They picked me up. Now they feeding me good, taking me to dinners.”...
Lies
Recruiting Horror Story™: The Coach Lied about the Offer TWICE!
By Monique Felix|January 25, 2022
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. It is very important that you have a reasonably large...
Making Yourself Memorable
8 Tips on How To Make a Memorable First Impression
By Christie Ackendorf|January 4, 2022
First impressions can make or break interviews, friendships, relationships, recruiting visits and so much more. As an athlete, the first time you meet potential future coaches and teammates is very...
Talk to Your Coach
How to Reach out to Your Coach When You’re Struggling
By Christie Ackendorf|November 16, 2021
Sometimes you will have a coach that doesn't exactly share your personal values or beliefs, and other times you will have the most ideal coach. These are both okay. Throughout...
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Why You Need a Mission Statement During the Recruiting Process
By Michael Pizzuti|September 22, 2021
When college coaches evaluate prospective recruits, they look for student-athletes who meet or exceed their eligibility and admissions standards. They also search for direct-impact athletes who thrive in their positions...
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Columbia, Brown, and MIT Coaches Talk about Social Media
By Keirsten Sires|September 6, 2021
As social media is becoming more prevalent, many college coaches are using social media platforms to get a more complete idea of what kind of athletes they're recruiting. Once you...
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Northwestern University Director of Performance Nutrition Talks Performance Changes & Body Dissatisfaction
By Lauren Gilbert|November 9, 2020
Katie Knappenberger is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Northwestern University Athletics. She is passionate about maximizing fuel for athletic performance and is responsible for team and staff education, meal...