Dramatically Improve Your Chances of Catching An Offer We see thousands upon thousands of high school prospects each year whose stated dream is to play college athletics. They’ve thought about it for years. Talked about it with family and friends. Yet, so many of these talented, young athletes never get beyond wishing and hoping. Why? They and … Read more
A fan of the University of Alabama’s football program has allegedly poisoned two live oak trees at historic Toomer’s Corner on the campus of Auburn University last week as an apparent act of retribution for the Tigers’ regular season win over the Crimson Tide and eventual NCAA Division I national championship. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution’s Web site ajc.com reported that … Read more
Focus on Your Ultimate Objective Until You Find “It” Assume nothing as you search for everything you want in a college. Far too often high school prospects take the word and opinion of others about which schools and programs are excellent, good, okay or unacceptable. Those opinions are based on their unique perspectives, not yours. The … Read more
There are downsides to social media and this fact became evident recently. We have learned that this past week four girls from Stillwater (MN) High’s hockey team were handed one-game suspensions for posting on Facebook a hanged teddy bear wearing jersey number 34 with the caption, “Another successful bear hunt.” In their subsequent game against … Read more
Storied Rivalry to Reignite in Durham Tonight Follow college basketball? If so, you are in for a treat tonight as the North Carolina Tar Heels hop on a chartered bus in Chapel Hill and travel all of seven miles to Durham and Cameron Indoor Stadium to tangle once more with their hated, but highly respected, rivals, … Read more
An athlete’s statistics or numbers don’t tell the whole story, but they help give coaches a little perspective on a possible recruit. It’s especially noticable to college coaches if an athlete is padding their stats or abilities. Don’t Lie About Your Statistics Want to do yourself, and college coaches a huge favor? Don’t fudge on your … Read more
Good Intentions Aside, Your Coaches Can’t Get the Job Done “Our coach is handling all that for us.” How many times have we heard that sad recruiting story? Too many to count. And then, when those same parents and kids look up as the senior year arrives and nothing has been done, it’s a pitiful thing … Read more
With all the Super Bowl brouhaha over, thankfully, we turn our attention to basketball and tournament season. Although still a couple to a few weeks away, teams are nonetheless already scrambling for higher seeds. In high school hoops, tournament basketball is arguably the most exciting event of the year. The air becomes thick with fan anticipation as the regular season winds down. Must-win games … Read more
Receiving a letter from a college coach does not mean your kid is being recruited. Coaches send hundreds, if not thousands, of these letters to prospects every year. Why? Coaches want… To see which kids respond and show reciprocal interest To get more detailed information such as stats, academic standing, email address, schedule, etc. To add … Read more
NCAA President Mark Emmert paved the way for reform in his inaugural speech at the organization’s annual convention last week in San Antonio, Texas. In particular, Mr. Emmert announced his intention to close the loopholes which resulted in wide criticism of the association’s eligibility rulings in the matters of Auburn’s Cameron Newton and five Ohio … Read more
