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NCSA Power Rankings are based on proprietary analysis of NCSA Favorites data obtained from the college search activity of the over 2 million student-athletes on the NCSA recruiting network, U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, IPEDS graduation rates and IPEDS average cost after aid. The goal of these rankings is to help families […]

The five most common recruiting myths explained.

Though that first season may have not been the most enjoyable experience for a young Thompson, he’s forever grateful for his early playing days. Now, being at the highest level of football, he understands the impact it had. Maybe Chris Thompson was always destined to end up with the Washington Redskins. When the running back […]

Abuse Prevention Training has resulted in increased safety and participation for young athletes.

For athletes today, experts emphasize training harder and more often. While this may be true, the rate and quality of recovery play just as important a role in helping enhance athletic performance. A variety of recovery techniques exist, from hydrotherapy to active or passive recovery, and compression equipment, to name a few. There is no […]

1. “WHAT HAPPENED?” Especially in younger children, fact-finding as soon as possible is important to help understand the context of potential injuries. Details can be skewed or forgotten over time. If your child can’t remember when the pain started, it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t injured. 2. “WHERE DOES IT HURT?” Soreness from overuse typically […]

How do you go about getting evaluated by college coaches? As you decide which camps and tournaments you want to attend this summer, make sure you have a game plan for your upcoming events. Here are some tips for getting college coaches to evaluate you. The college coach evaluation process can be confusing for athletes […]

Blast Motion Allows Players of All Ages to Swing Like the Pros

Sports and rivalries go hand-in-hand. The contests and the histories between teams can unite communities and inspire athletes to do their best. But sometimes fans lose perspective and that’s when rivalries can go bad. They become marred by vandalism, insults, threats, and violence. Since it’s a sports parent and coach’s job to encourage healthy competition […]

Be part of the solution, and support this special sport that we all love. Oh boy, it’s that time of year again!  Spring lacrosse seasons are finishing up and the summer tournament season is about to begin. This is also the time when sportsmanship and conduct issues seem to hit a boiling point.  A recent […]