Parent Testimonials

“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 through the issues involved of moving from a D1 to a Junior College and back to a D1 university to ensure NCAA rules were not violated and to give us good information on the various options available to our son. Through our experiences, we have come to learn to value Rick’s opinion and have realized that it is difficult, if not impossible, to try and interpret the many rules and regulations that govern NCAA athletes unless you have a helping hand”

Parent of a Big 12 baseball player

“Our daughter is on a full athletic scholarship. We were told that her fifth year would be paid for. However, this year she took a medical redshirt because of a shoulder injury. She would still have two years eligibility. The question arose would the fifth year still be paid in full as the previous year because she plans to play that final year? We contacted Rick Allen for advice. Mr. Allen responded to our query very quickly and professionally. He noted that she should receive the same full ride as the year before. If there was a problem and we were notified that the amount would be anything less, Mr. Allen, advised that we should petition the review board for the full amount. This was a relief because at least we knew that we had an option for action on our part, if needed.”

Parent of an ACC softball player

“My wife and I are certain that without your guidance in explaining the NCAA rules and the steps involved in requesting a release, our son’s meeting with the coach would not have resulted in the desired outcome. Many current and former student athletes have since contacted us and expressed their amazement that our son’s request was granted because when they asked for a release, they were simply told ‘No.’

Parents of a Division I football player

“Over the years that I have known Rick, he has provided us assistance working through recruitment issues, providing questions to present to coaches, etc. We never needed his direction more than the Fall of 2008. Our son was attending an NAIA institution on scholarship, and informed us that he was unhappy with the program and wanted to seek other opportunities. Rick provided us the guidance to allow our son to obtain the release from the NAIA school and open discussions with an NCAA Division II school. Our son is now attending and playing for the NCAA Division II, with a better scholarship and better attitude. We couldn’t be happier or more appreciative of Rick’s assistance.”

Parents of a Division II Baseball Player

“Rick provides instant credibility in any education program with regard to college athletics. His insight based on his experience in Collegiate Athletic Administration alone provides invaluable knowledge for all parents of potential collegiate athletes. Add to that his experience as a parent of a Division I athlete and you have the complete package. The educational seminars he did for our parents were informative, thought-provoking, and highly educational, but most importantly completely unbiased.”

Mike Simpson, former Athletic Director at Stillwater, OK High School, and current Asst. Superintendent at Ponca City, OK High School.

“Rick Allen’s seminar regarding college recruiting was wonderful. The parents all got a wealth of information regarding the recruiting process and how to get things started and what to expect during that time. I know that as a coach I certainly learned a lot of things that I wasn’t aware of before. I’ve heard nothing but positive comments from our parents regarding the informative evening. Rick’s experience at the major college level is invaluable as a resource to young people and their parents. I know we’re planning on having him back next year to speak to all of our high school athletes and their parents”

Tony Holt Head Baseball Coach – Stillwater High School