Are College Rosters Filling Up Without You?
Are college rosters filling up without your child? If your family waits too long to begin the recruiting process there may not be a place for your child to compete in college athletics. Here’s what you need to know about the commitment timeline and how coaches fill their college rosters. The Commitment Timeline When should […]
An Athlete’s Simple Start to a College Search
The college search process can feel overwhelming. There are so many options. Are you and your teen ready but not sure where to start? What should you look for in a college? Here are a few priorities that can guide your search: distance of the college from home, religious values, academic considerations, and the athletic […]
First Contact with a College Coach
Do you know your child can contact coaches? How does that work? There is no one right answer. Coaches’ personalities and athletes’ personalities combine in lots of ways. But here are some tips that will help you out. But let’s boil it down to: Just have your child reach out and get started. Get started! […]
Three Athletic Scholarship Myths That Will Affect Your College Search
Are you planning your child’s future based on a belief in one of these athletic scholarship myths? A common misconception is that an athletic scholarship will provide a free college education. However, most college athletes do not receive a full-ride scholarship. I know that is disappointing, especially if you have spent the evening surfing the […]
What is the NAIA?
The NAIA is the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. It is made up of over 250 colleges and universities and 65,000 student-athletes. According to their mission statement they are “a governing body of small athletic programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics.” In addition, the NAIA provides member institutions “opportunities to support their institutional […]
What is the NCAA?
The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is a non-profit organization that coordinates athletic events, develops rules, and ensures those rules are followed within member institutions in the United States. It was founded in 1906 to protect the interests of student athletes. They continue to promote student academic success and “create the rules for fair and […]
