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No two athletes or playing careers are the same. When considering what athletic path to take, it’s important to understand ins and outs and the pros and cons of getting involved in the recruiting process.

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How to Become a Coach’s Favorite
May 11, 2018
Coaches love athletes who are all about the team and not themselves
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What Does It Mean When a College Coach Asks for Your Transcripts?
May 10, 2018
Athletes' grades have a huge impact on their recruiting
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NCAA Eligibility Checklist for Parents
May 8, 2018
Parents can easily avoid being left confused and overwhelmed
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Parents, Take Notice: College Coaches Are Watching You!
May 7, 2018
They say you should dance like no one’s looking. We say you should always act as if a coach is watching and to stay on your best behavior. Ideally, student-athletes are the ones driving college recruitment, but if the term “helicopter parent” tells us anything, it’s that parents are propelling themselves more than ever in […]
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How to Get Recruited If You’re From a Small High School
May 3, 2018
With technology, social media and options outside of high school sports, it’s easier than ever for small-school athletes to get recruited. Powerhouse high school sports programs tend to hog the spotlight. And for athletes at smaller high schools, this can make recruiting a little tougher. Most college coaches just don’t have the time or the […]
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Four Ways to Tell If a Coach Is Recruiting You
April 26, 2018
Student-athletes commonly question if a coach is really that interested in them
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The Odds Are Not in Your Favor When It Comes to Athletic Scholarships
April 17, 2018
Parents, coaches, and trainers are constantly debating the pros and cons of early specialization among youth athletes. Many parents believe that if their children are going to have any chance of earning an athletic scholarship to college one day they simply have to become a master of one sport as soon as possible. Having an […]
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How Do You Feel About College Scouting in Youth Sports?
April 16, 2018
A few weeks ago we came across this New York Times story about a high school soccer player who was being recruited for a college team. Now obviously high school athletes get scouted and recruited every day, but the real crux of this story is that this soccer player is only 15. She’s a freshman but, “Before […]
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Three Ways Beach Coaches Can Prepare Their Athletes for the College Level
April 12, 2018
Junior beach coaches need to do their part to continue challenging their athletes and finding ways to incorporate technical training, as well as strength and agility training into each practice. Transitioning from high school to college is no easy feat. Competing in varsity collegiate beach volleyball is a goal that many junior beach athletes work […]
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College Recruiting Series Part Six: How to Get a Scholarship Offer — Before You Start High School
April 10, 2018
Stories about early recruiting have taken the college sports world by storm. Athletes as young as 10 years old are verbally committing to top Division I universities. If you’re scratching your head wondering how this can happen, you’re not alone — athletes and parents alike are asking the same question. However, the trend toward recruiting younger […]
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