by Renee Lopez | Feb 20, 2018 | 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...
by Renee Lopez | Feb 13, 2018 | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics
9 Important Aspects Regarding Signing DayLast week in part 1 our series of “What Does Committing to An Athletic Program Really Mean?”, we addressed 5 Important Steps to Take Prior to Signing. This week, in the midst of many soccer, football, and water polo...
by Renee Lopez | Feb 6, 2018 | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics
5 Important Steps Before SigningWe’ve all heard about Jumping Johnny or Sporty Susie “committing” to a college and getting a “full ride” athletic scholarship. But what does that term “committing” really mean for a high school student-athlete? Does it come when you...
by Renee Lopez | Jan 23, 2018 | Coach's Insight, Finances, Recruiting Basics
7 Factors to Consider Before Deciding to Walk-On“Coach, I just want an opportunity to continue playing in college.”It was April of her high school senior year when I received an email describing a young lady’s desire to play college athletics. She was not looking for...
by Renee Lopez | Jan 16, 2018 | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips
3 Steps to Playing Confident When a Recruiter is in the StandsIn presenting College Recruiting Seminars and for The Positive Coaching Alliance, I regularly interact with the parents, coaches, and administrators of high school student-athletes. Once they figure out I...
by Renee Lopez | Jan 9, 2018 | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips
3 Areas To Consider Before You Pay Camp TuitionAs a high school student-athlete, you have likely received many college sports camp invites. Many market these camps as a way for prospects to “be seen” and evaluated by college coaches to get an athletic scholarship,...
