Hard Work Pays Off So it’s February 1st, 2012–national signing day, the first day for the 2012 signing period, and for some it is possibly the happiest day of their lives. It’s the culmination of everything student-athletes have been working towards for the past 4 years of their lives if not more. Counting Down the […]
The Numbers Game We came across this great infographic and had to share it with you, our loyal fan base! It’s no secret that scholarships are hard to understand, which is why this particular graphic is so appealing. The authors took what many consider to be a completely confusing and foreign subject and broke it […]
The Best Fit Doing all the work to get recruited is one thing, and then when your child is actually offered college scholarship opportunities, your family will be faced with a completely new recruiting dilemma: Which college is the best fit? Weighing the Costs Factors that come into play when determining the best college for […]
We discovered this Myths About College Sports infographic over at totalsports.com and thought it was worth sharing with our audience. This infographic explores some of the common misconceptions the general public has about college athletics. For instance, most fans assume that college sports programs are making money hand over fist, but it’s just not true. […]
Where do Coaches Recruit? When you think of football recruiting, have you ever wondered where these coaches go to get all these great athletes? Are these coaches jet-setting all over the country, selling 17 & 18 year old kids on an education, an opportunity to be great, and possibly–for some–to become part of history? College football […]
Being Proactive Has Limits Yes, you need to be VERY proactive in the recruiting process, but if you are a pest that can also get you kicked off recruiting boards. Coaches are very busy, especially during their season so it is important to contact coaches only when you have something useful or new to tell […]
Character Matters Do you think that who you are, how you dress, how you speak, how you carry yourself, the circle of friends you hang around, or the way you were raised could have a profound effect on your ability to be recruited as an athlete? If your answer to this question is no then […]
Plan for Additional Costs Many student-athletes get themselves in trouble by thinking that just because they earn an athletic scholarship they don’t have to worry about expenses while in college. Whether you earn a full or partial athletic scholarship there will still be college costs that need to be covered so make sure you plan […]
Summer: An Important Time For High School Athletes When we hear summer vacation our minds quickly slip to thoughts of beaches and barbecues. As a high school athlete seeking a scholarship, summer can be the most important time of the year for you. What can you do to increase your chances of getting a scholarship? […]
Did you know women get more scholarship money than men in 11 of 14 sports in the NCAA? To gain more insight into this and other fascinating facts about college sports scholarships check out our “Who’s Getting How Much?” infographic below. If you have questions or comments about who is getting how much scholarship money […]