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There is no such thing as a bad pass. If a pass is not perfect, it is the setter’s responsibility to improve the team’s chances of scoring by making the best possible set. A setter has many responsibilities, and expectations are very high for this position. She is the player that runs the court and […]

He liked the trappings of being a pro athlete, but he wasn’t willing to put in the work. For instance, he didn’t eat or sleep properly. Jamie Watson had a bold and bodacious dream. “I wanted to be a synonymous name in soccer,” Watson says. Yet Watson didn’t appreciate each significant step along the journey […]

With all the benefits a junior college has to offer, many student-athletes should seriously consider pursuing this opportunity. When you see “junior college” you may not think competitive athletic programs with future NCAA Division I and II athletes. But many are now giving junior college a serious look. Junior colleges recruit thousands of elite athletes […]

Athletes and parents often think that college coaches have a big influence on the process, while many coaches may think their influence is minimal. The truth is likely somewhere in the middle. Ask college coaches, parents and athletes what the role of the college coach in the admission process is and there’s a good chance you’ll […]

Today’s coaches work in a performance-driven society, and for many of us, our community and our leadership will pay lip service to moral character, when all they really want is performance character and more wins than losses. Head to any sports field this afternoon, and you will hear whistles blaring and coaches urging on their […]

There’s no shortage of resources for parents as they prepare to send their students Back to School

Nobody wants to lose valuable training time, or take time off during a sports season, and (frankly) our culture glamorizes playing through the pain, so it’s often easier to just sit back and ignore it. However, injuries left untreated can make matters worse and even lead to long-term issues. Does this situation sound familiar? You […]

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 […]