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To get a feel for everyday life as a college athlete, here are five important but overlooked questions you should ask college coaches. Touring a college campus on an official or unofficial visit is a great way to determine whether you can see yourself going to school there. To get the most out of your […]

Being a coachable listener means keeping an open mind and considering another point of view. College coaches can not only read body language, but they can also spot those student-athletes who are coachable and those are often the more prized recruits. While it may be true that being a coachable athlete requires zero talent, what […]

Target schools should be realistic fits based on your child’s athletic and academic achievements. Being a college student-athlete is about more than sports—it’s also about getting an education that will set you up for success for life. To help families identify schools where they would most likely achieve academic and athletic success, we created the […]

If there’s one thing recruiting experts can agree on, it’s that student-athletes must be proactive. And as much as technology has made phone calls feel like a thing of the past, the proactive step of calling a college coach can have a very positive impact on your recruit’s future. But how do you know when […]

When it comes to athletic recruiting, looking good on paper is one thing but looking good on video is essential. It’s true college coaches need to see test scores and transcripts, but NCSA research shows that student-athletes with an online profile are 12 times more likely to get viewed by coaches when they have video. […]

The transition from high school to college can be a big adjustment. It’s up to you to show up for class, study for finals, eat healthy and do laundry. For student-athletes, the jump can be even more significant. Here are five major differences between high school and college sports. Being a college athlete is like […]

You meticulously crafted the perfect email and confidently pressed send. But days and weeks go by and you hear nothing back. Here are four reasons why you aren’t hearing from college coaches—and what you can do to get a response.

The average recruit will probably be choosing between two to three serious offers

Finding the best school or club often means doing a little homework

Stress is a common but unwanted byproduct in the household of sports parents