Welcome to Interview #24. I am pleased to share with you the wisdom of NJCAA Women’s Soccer Coach of Andrew College, Cory Harbinson. Coach Harbinson was named Andrew College’s first full-time head women’s soccer coach in August 2013. *In 2017 Coach Harbinson moved on to Nova Southeastern to be the assistant women’s soccer coach. How […]

Welcome to Interview #23. I am pleased to share with you the wisdom of NCAA Division 1 Assistant Volleyball Coach at Iowa State University, Jon Newman-Gonchar. Jon Newman-Gonchar is entering his third season at Iowa State as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Along with his duties with ISU’s recruiting coordinator, Newman-Gonchar supervises Iowa State’s middle […]

Every student-athlete needs to learn how to exercise financial responsibility in college. Have you talked to your child about how to keep their finances on track while in college? Many students blow off financial responsibility during their college years. They don’t see how it is affecting them. They look only at the immediate and it […]

Welcome to Interview #22. I am pleased to share with you the wisdom of NCAA Division 3 Softball Coach of William Peace University, Charlie Dobbins. This is by far the best information you can find about NCAA Division 3 schools. Regardless of sport, you need to read this before you make up your mind for […]

Welcome to Interview #21. I am pleased to share with you the wisdom of NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach of Tyler Junior College, Dash Connell. How do you find players for your team? What type of student and athlete do you focus on? We find players through several resources. We find out about them […]

“Are there any differences in the way a homeschooled athlete needs to approach the recruiting process?” Today’s article is in answer to a question from a parent. I knew instantly it impacted a lot of families that are raising a homeschooled athlete. In fact, they may be raising several:) These families participate in every sport, […]

Welcome to Interview #20. I am pleased to share with you the wisdom of NCAA Division 1 Volleyball Coach of the University of New Mexico, Jeff Nelson. Coach Nelson is beginning his ninth season as the University of New Mexico head volleyball coach. Nelson led the Lobos to a 19-12 overall record and a fourth […]

Conflicting Schedules When playing a sport in college, how can you make sure you don’t find yourself uttering the phrase, “I am on the field, but I am supposed to be in the classroom right now.” Related posts: Grades Affect Athletic Scholarships Can You Play College Athletics And Succeed Academically? How to Write About Sports […]

Life is Changing One thing I know about the recruiting process, it is scary. Up to this point in your life, your decision about what to do after high school is probably the biggest decision you have had to make. For the first 18 years of your life you are in a bubble. The bubble […]

Welcome to Interview #19 I am excited to share a different kind of interview, one with all new questions. Today, Coach John Critzer will guide you through the recruiting video. Coach Critzer has eight years experience recruiting at the Division 1 level and a decade of helping club athletes to find a college program. He […]

One of the decisions you will have to make as you narrow down your college search is whether you will attend a public or a private school. Many families rule out private schools before they begin their research. I believe this is a mistake. There are many benefits to going to a private school. The […]

I am pleased to share with you the wisdom of NJCAA Softball Coach of Glen Oaks Community College, Tom Muckel. We can’t all play D1, but I firmly believe there is a place for everyone who wants to put in the work and play their game. Whether it is finances, grades, or a family situation […]