So, your NCAA DI coach was fired or resigned – how does this affect your athletic scholarship? There is a new Division I rule for an athletic scholarship after the departure of a head coach. In that situation, it often happens that a new coach will cut players from the team or will tell them […]
If you are a college athlete (or parent of one) who struggled in the classroom this Fall and your academic eligibility for the Spring Semester is in doubt, it’s possible that your coach or athletic department could choose to cancel your athletic scholarship for the second semester if you are not eligible for competition. In […]
If you’re a four-year college athlete (or the parent of one) considering a transfer to another school, are you properly prepared to approach your coach and know what to expect? Are you confident that you know what to say, and more importantly, what NOT to say? In our CONFIDENTIAL Consultation, we’ll guide you through all the steps, […]
If you’re a high school recruit competing for an athletic scholarship offer, have you defined your college experience expectations? Do you want to compete at the highest level possible and try to win a championship for your team – whether that’s a conference, regional, or national championship? Or, will you be completely happy if you’re […]
I’m often asked by student-athletes “how many games can I play and still be considered a redshirt for this season?” The answer is that, with few exceptions, any amount of time spent in a contest for your college will count as a season of eligibility used. You could be a softball athlete who comes in […]
The Division I Transfer Working Group continues to gather information and feedback from coaches, athletic administrators, and student-athletes to develop proposed rule changes which they intend to “…improve the transfer environment for colleges athletes, coaches, and teams.” It appears that the Working Group will be proposing a change from the current need for an athlete […]
Some NCAA Division I coaches have been denying student-athletes’ permission to talk to other four-year colleges about a possible transfer unless the student-athlete has a GPA of at least 2.600. This can happen when teams are in danger of being penalized for a low “Academic Progress Rate (APR).” An NCAA Division I athlete with a […]
I have been asked my opinion about the NCAA Division I Coaching Scandal regarding the news that four NCAA DI assistant college basketball coaches have been arrested on charges of corruption and bribery in allegedly using funds from shoe company contracts (directly or indirectly) to entice recruits to enroll at their universities. This morning I […]
A recruiting coach’s job is to sell their school in the best light possible. YOUR job as a recruit or parent of a college recruit is to have as much accurate information as possible to make a decision that is based on what is the best fit for you! Many athletes make their choice based […]
This picture hit the national media this week.This picture hit the national media this week. You may or may not agree with this Dad’s tactics to get his son’s attention, however, he is correct about the importance of academics before sports. In fact, the NCAA has recently increased the academic requirements for a student-athlete to be […]
