Grades vs. No Grades during the athletic recruiting process and how excelling in school can benefit you
One area that may not be vital to the recruiting process but is important is academics. And while some may think they need to focus on their abilities on the field, the court, or the diamond, that is not always the case. Success academically is very vital for those on the fringe of the Division [...]
The importance of strong academics and ACT/SAT scores in getting an athletic scholarship
When writing an article, I always seem to have to preface it first just in case someone is reading into it too much. But let me tell you, grades are vital to getting an athletic scholarship as well as an academic scholarship. I wanted to say first that just because you have a 4.0, you [...]
How much do academics really matter in a final college decision for athletics?
In speaking with thousands of athletes over the last decade, one question that I like to ask frequently is about what they are looking for when making a final college decision. Although I am always interested, the reason why I ask this is to just see if what they say and how it really factors [...]
Why academics matter more than ever in the athletic recruiting process
I have always stressed on here that one way to really help yourself in the athletic recruiting process is by taking care of your grades. Most coaches feel that the athletes with the best grades are usually the ones that they have to worry about the least in the classroom as well as away from [...]
The five most important attributes college coaches look for in potential athletes
College coaches may confuse parents during the athletic recruiting process but what they are looking for can be boiled down to a few simple things. They may seem rather mundane but have these five attributes can be the difference from you playing at USC or the local junior college. It could make or break your [...]
The true definition of a student-athlete
With all the articles that I have written over the past few years for this site, I know that I have always talked about the importance of academics. Study hard, put in the effort, re-take your tests, and things along that line will help you get scholarship money at the college level, no matter what [...]
Why academics matter more than ever in the athletic recruiting process
I have always stressed on here that one way to really help yourself in the athletic recruiting process is by taking care of your grades. Most coaches feel that the athletes with the best grades are usually the ones that they have to worry about the least in the classroom as well as away from [...]
5 years vs. 40 years and the role that academics should play in a college decision
When you are 17 and 18 years old, the time you are thinking about is the present. You are trying to do whatever you can at this young age to make yourself happy. If you love to eat, you are going to eat. If you love to play basketball, you are going to play a [...]
Being recruited in athletics by a service academy
When looking for a college, some athletes are intrigued by the option of attending a service academy. These programs, like Air Force, Navy, and Army, give you an amazing experience that is offered at few other locations throughout the world. And if you are going to excel at sports there, it takes an even more [...]
What is the NCAA Eligibility Center and why do I need it during the athletic recruiting process?
If you are hopeful that you will get a chance to play athletics at Division I or II level, The NCAA Eligibility Center (Previously known as the NCAA Clearinghouse) is something that is vital to help get you there. What the Eligibility Center does is evaluate your academic record to determine if you are eligible [...]