NCAA
Campus Visits 101
September 5, 2009 by Rick Allen
Filed under College Athletes, Latest News, Recruiting Issues
One of the most important decisions that a college athlete recruit will make is which college scholarship offer to accept. The best way to learn about a college or university and the baseball program, that you are interested in or that that is recruiting you, is to visit campus. From the standpoint of NCAA rules, [...]
Does your nutritional supplement contain banned substances?
August 4, 2009 by Rick Allen
Filed under College Athletes, Eligibility Issues, Transfer Issues
It was recently reported by the New York Times that two dietary supplements that are popular with high school football players, Mass Xtreme and Tren Xtreme, contain steroids, according to court documents filed by federal authorities. Search warrants executed by authorities on July 23 allege that the products, manufactured by American Cellular Labs, contain illegal [...]
Should I stay or should I go?
June 21, 2009 by Rick Allen
Filed under College Athletes, Eligibility Issues
Congratulations to baseball players across the country who were drafted in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. It had to be exciting to see your name next to the name of a major league baseball team. Many of you will have a difficult decision to make by August 17. Those of you who recently finished [...]
Athletic Scholarships and Financial Aid Issues
May 11, 2009 by Rick Allen
Filed under Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid, Latest News
While some people believe that college athletes who receive athletic scholarships receive “full-ride” scholarships, the truth is that no athletic scholarship covers ALL of the costs of attending college, and that athletes in the majority of sports programs receive “partial” athletic scholarships. A “full” athletic scholarship covers the following costs of college: tuition, certain course-related [...]
College Recruiting – Why doesn’t the coach call me back?
April 19, 2009 by Rick Allen
Filed under College Athletes, Recruiting Issues
“Stressed Athlete” recently sent me this question: “I called and left a message for a college coach asking him to call me back because I have some questions about their program, but he has not returned my phone call. Does this mean they are not interested in me?” Answer: If the coach has already called [...]
NCAA redefines “Prospect” in Mens’ Basketball
February 22, 2009 by Rick Allen
Filed under Latest News, Recruiting Issues
At the NCAA Convention in January, the Legislative Council approved a proposal to define 7th and 8th grade boys basketball players as “prospects.” This means that the NCAA rules that regulated the interaction between a Division I men’s basketball coach and high school age basketball players now also apply to 7th and 8th grade players. [...]
