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A great coach should be able to read his team and determine the best course of action. Secondly, the coaching style will be the most consistent when it’s a true reflection of one’s personality. From tough-as-nails disciplinarian to always-sunny mentor, you can find varying coaching styles at every level of competition. And we do mean […]

It’s no secret that everyone likes a little recognition, and for kids it can be the determining factor when deciding to stay with an activity or not. If your sports program or activity has a recognition program, or if you’re just starting to develop one, here are some tips to make it a meaningful program: […]

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Athletes' grades have a huge impact on their recruiting

So, the new free profile could be a great way to receive an NCAA ID without the commitment of a certification account — until you know for sure that you want to play at those levels. The NCAA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of all DI and DII college athletes. Here’s how […]

Coaches love athletes who are all about the team and not themselves

So if we are willing to keep giving ourselves new tools, then we are constantly striving to do our very best in each new moment. No one should want to be perfect, everyone should want to be excellent. Last week, we received a question that we get often, so we thought it would make a […]

Parents can easily avoid being left confused and overwhelmed

With technology, social media and options outside of high school sports, it’s easier than ever for small-school athletes to get recruited. Powerhouse high school sports programs tend to hog the spotlight. And for athletes at smaller high schools, this can make recruiting a little tougher. Most college coaches just don’t have the time or the […]

They say you should dance like no one’s looking. We say you should always act as if a coach is watching and to stay on your best behavior. Ideally, student-athletes are the ones driving college recruitment, but if the term “helicopter parent” tells us anything, it’s that parents are propelling themselves more than ever in […]