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March Madness fans are likely familiar with David Barrett’s song, “ One Shining Moment ,” played during TV coverage of the men’s championship game. Barrett reportedly wrote the song on a napkin in a bar in 1986 while watching Larry Bird play in a game on the bar’s TV. In an ode to Barrett’s basketball anthem, we give you one-ish shining reason(s) to consider this year’s men’s and women’s NCAA top seeds for your college list.
There are two main ways for student athletes to reach out to college coaches: through the college athletics website or via direct email.
Many high school athletes dream of earning a coveted spot on a college or university athletic team. After years of training, workouts, and tournaments, playing their chosen spot seems like a natural next step, but how do they get there?
When deciding between various types of course rigor, our best advice is to consult with the students and teachers at your own school. Each high school approaches advanced coursework differently, and to best understand the reality of each of these course types, talk with students who have taken them. While each of these types of programs offer multiple benefits, it’s best to understand how your student learns before jumping in.
The student-athlete recruitment process can feel unwieldy on it’s best day. While there are many ins and outs we think the best place to start is with an understanding of key terms. As a follow up to our last NCAA terms you need to know post, we’ve highlighted additional important definitions.
Reaching out to college coaches can be intimidating. Are you imposing on them? Are you reaching out too early? Too late? Do they even care about your student? There's a lot of anxiety about the process. Here we'll present five myths about outreach to college coaches—and then bust them, so you and your student know the best approach to take.
The college athlete recruitment process can seem confusing, but with some simple definitions and resources at your fingertips, you can be prepared to go through the process confident and ready to play! To start, it is important to understand the difference in the 3 divisions:
The college athletic recruitment process starts as early as freshman year of high school. Below we have listed out the most important checklist items by year.
High school athletes have put in blood, sweat, and tears—likely over many years—and just as they were starting to see the fruits of their labor, COVID-19 shifted everyone’s reality. Especially for students who were working toward recruitment, things will be very different than planned. But remember: different doesn't mean over. This is just about shifting your mindset on how the recruitment process will go. Here are three things student athletes should keep in mind this fall.