Athlete's Corner

What you should do if you didn’t sign an NLI

Today is National Letter of Intent Signing Day for many sports.  I’d like to congratulate those of you who had the chance to sign with the school of your choice.  I know all of you (and your parents) have put in a lot of time, money, and effort to have this dream realized.  Now, with [...]

Transfer Issues

What to do if your Freshman Wants to Transfer

Recently, I’ve had consulting calls with parents of student-athletes who are in the first month or so of their freshman year at their chosen college, but they are unhappy and want to transfer.  That’s a tough situation for parents, because you want to support your child, but at the same time, you may be feeling [...]

Recruiting Issues

National Letter of Intent Reminders

Congratulations to those prospects who have committed to a school and will have the opportunity to sign a National Letter of Intent with their NCAA Division I or II future school during the upcoming signing period.  Here are some NLI general reminders and points to keep in mind: Signing the National Letter of Intent commits the [...]

Eligibility Issues

Important Advice for Recruits

While I usually tend to speak on athlete preparation and approach issues, I’d like to take this time to offer advice for all prospective student-athletes and parents, based on some experiences that I’ve had working with initial eligibility in a college athletics compliance department.  In my current job as the Recruiting and Education Graduate Assistant [...]