College Recruiting
Follow This Template to Create the Perfect College Recruiting Video
Before you're offered a spot on a college team, the coach will usually want to see you play in person. While a highlights video isn't a substitute for...
Why ‘Going D1’ Isn’t the End All, Be All
Every serious high school athlete with a desire to participate in college sports has some version of the following plan: Be a standout performer. Get recruited by lots of colleges. [...]
Official vs. Unofficial Visits: What’s the Difference?
Whether you're an aspiring college athlete or not, one of the most effective parts of the college application process is visiting a campus. It's the best way to find out [...]
How Do Athletic Scholarships Actually Work
Athletic scholarships are a great way to cover college costs. Know how to get one and keep it. They're found in NCAA Divisions I and II, where more than...
How to Determine What Showcases and ID Camps to Attend
When you get an invite to a showcase or ID camp, it feels great. Everyone likes to be wanted. But with only so much time and money to use on camps, you...
How to Create the Perfect College Recruiting Highlight Video
Give coaches a chance to see your style of play. The most effective way to do this without having a coach see you play in person, is to post videos to...
I Want to Play Sports in College But I’m Not Getting Recruited. What Should I Do?
Every serious high school athlete has a similar dream for the next step of their athletic lives—to get recruited and play their sport of choice in college. If things go [...]
Reminder for Aspiring College Athletes: You Should Actually Like the School You Choose
My job as a college counselor has allowed me to work with a number of aspiring college student-athletes. Each of them have different ideas and desires with regard to what [...]
‘Should I Go to This Camp?’ Tackling a Hot Topic for High School Football Players
“What camps should I go to?” It’s a question I consistently hear from high school athletes and their parents at this time of year. There are so many different ones [...]
How High School Volleyball Players Can Get on College Coaches’ Radars
Every high school athlete who dreams of playing at the next level wants to impress college coaches. But when you get the opportunity to compete in front of them, how [...]