The arrival of preseason also means that the best time of year is right around the corner. Now is the time that is most crucial for players to become routine regimented, both on the field and in the classroom. Whether you are a high school or college athlete, your first priority is always your [...]
Ryan Allen, former Mizzou & Central Missouri pitcher, gives advice to high school seniors who did not sign a National Letter of Intent in November.
Hello again! It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog for our website. I was inspired to reach out to all of our athletes, parents, and coaches by a graduate class on Sports Psychology that I am currently enrolled in. I think it is important for each individual to have a specific [...]
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 starting November 9. Here are some NLI general reminders and points to keep in mind: Signing the National Letter of Intent commits the athlete [...]
So fall drills have started, and lo and behold, the coach/coaches aren’t quite what they seemed to be when they were recruiting you to their school. Unfortunately, this seems to happen fairly often. I was a fortunate one that did not have horror stories to tell once I stepped on campus. A few of my [...]
If you are a high school baseball player (or any athlete) who hopes to receive a college athletic scholarship, the most important thing you can do is get your name out there. Playing in front of coaches gives yourself a better shot to put your name in that coach’s head.
For all freshmen and newcomers, it is important to go into Fall practice and expect to challenge for playing time immediately. Don’t be content with just going along for the ride. Make the decision harder on your coaches by showing that you are a viable option to contribute right away. For this to properly happen, [...]
“Hi Rick, I can testify to the fact that the recruiting process was a path with unexpected twists and turns and it was comforting to have you alongside to help navigate. I can’t imagine any parent trying to go it alone.” Parent of a Division I Volleyball Player
“Thanks for all the input and guidance you gave us when our son decided to transfer. Having a “third party” to discuss options with helped him make a good decision.” Parent of a 4-4 baseball transfer
I highly recommend the Informed Athlete Program. It has been such a great help to our family. As our son was being recruited by Division I, II, NAIA and junior colleges, Rick was able to answer many questions that arose before, during and after the recruiting process. He was able to give us insight into recruiting time-lines and the numerous NCAA rules. This was the first [...]
I am the parent of a Division 1 college baseball player and have had the pleasure of talking to Ryan in person, by phone and by email. Ryan Allen is the real deal who has been a Division 1 baseball player and knows the questions to ask and is a tremendous mentor to both athletes [...]
September 1 is the first day that high school juniors in all sports other than men’s basketball and men’s ice hockey (their date is June 15) can receive e-mails, letters, and other recruiting material from NCAA Division I and Division II coaches. Prior to this date, NCAA programs are only permitted to send camp and [...]
“Rick has been a wonderful resource for our family to help us understand what our son must do to ensure compliance with the numerous academic and athletic rules that apply to him as a collegiate athlete. Because of Rick’s background as a compliance officer with a major university, Rick was able to help guide us [...]
Ryan Allen of Informed Athlete gives advice on things to consider if an athlete is considering transferring from their current school to another.
Can it actually be better to be a non-recruited walk-on to a Division I baseball team compared to a player who’s been actively recruited to join that team? It can be when a baseball player desires to transfer from one Division I program to another! As many of you know, in Division I baseball, a [...]
