by Renee Lopez | Choosing a College, Prep for College, Recruiting tips
3 Reasons to Investigate Opportunities Beyond the NCAA & NAIA“I need a FULL RIDE in sports to go to college.”As a recruiting educator, I hear this quote quite often from student-athletes looking for scholarship opportunities to continue their education. Their...
by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics
13 Point Checklist for Evaluating A College Athletic Program Beyond Playing TimeAs we recognize the amazing work of health professions throughout March with National Athletic Training Month, I think it’s appropriate I offer advice from fourteen years as a college...
by Renee Lopez | Health, Prep for College
5 Important Health Aspects to Consider (Part 2/2)Visiting a college campus often helps a high school student-athlete make a decision of the right “fit” for them to continue playing their sport in college. While most families think to ask athletic, academic, social,...
by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics
5 Important Health Aspects to Consider (Part 1/2)Many student-athletes in team sports utilize a recruiting showcase tournament to get evaluated for a roster spot or athletic scholarship for a college program. In research for my upcoming book (due out Summer 2019),...
by Renee Lopez | Academics, Prep for College
9 Questions to Ask Regarding Safety Procedures When Visiting A College CampusHaving been a college coach for fourteen years and now in running my own business as a coaching and athletic recruiting educator, I regularly present in high schools and youth sports...
by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics
11 Important Steps to Take After Signing DayThe congratulatory high fives, pats-on-the-back and photos opts have tapered off. You can just focus on high school graduation since you have officially signed! Your commitment is official with the signing of your National...
