How Should Youth Sports Programs Prepare Student-Athletes for the College Recruiting Process? (Part 2/2)

by Renee Lopez | Recruiting tips, Youth Programs

John Engh, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, Weighs In As many youth sports teams conduct try-outs for their summer and fall teams, I have had numerous parents approach me through social media and via email (info@lookingforafullride.com)...

How Should Youth Sports Programs Prepare Student-Athletes for the College Recruiting Process? (Part 1/2)

by Renee Lopez | Recruiting tips, Youth Programs

A Veteran College Coach Weighs In Over the past 2 years, I have had quite a bit of interaction with the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). Last year, I met many of their staff at an athletic conference, and I also took two of their FREE online courses for...

Common Misconceptions about the College Athletic Recruiting Process

by Renee Lopez | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips

Veteran College Coach Debunks 3 Common Assumptions FULL-RIDE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP! As little Johnny or Suzie first steps on to the field or court and makes their first “great” play as a pee-wee athlete, many parents start having visions of paying for college with an...

“Do I Have to Be a College Student-Athlete to Work in Sports?”

by Renee Lopez | Academics, Coach's Insight

3 Factors to Consider To Work In Sports Having been in the sports industry for over twenty years and the author of the book, Looking For A FULL RIDE?: An Insider’s Recruiting Guide, I am often around high school student-athletes who want to learn more about working in...

“Take the Broken Leg Test”

by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics

13 Point Checklist for Evaluating A College Athletic Program Beyond Playing Time As 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...