Fueling Your Competition Day and Beyond

by Renee Lopez | Health, Recruiting tips

3 Health Aspects that Impact the College Recruiting Process Discipline. Dedicated. Committed. During the college recruiting process, coaches are looking for students who are disciplined, dedicated, and committed to all aspects of being an elite athlete. They are...

“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...

“What Happens If My College Student-Athlete Gets Injured or Sick?” (Part 2/2)

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,...

“I Am Only Going to Play NCAA D1! Why On Earth Would I Even Look at D2 or 3?” (Part 1/2)

by Renee Lopez | Choosing a College, Coach's Insight

3 Reasons Student-Athletes Should Look Beyond DI (Part 1 of 2) “She emailed every DI attending this college showcase.” “He only wants to run for a DI.” “She has ‘DI on the brain’.” “He is waiting for a DI scholarship offer.” These statements have been made by coaches...

What Are College Coaches REALLY Wanting in Their Recruits? Academics, Athletics, and….

by Renee Lopez | Academics, Coach's Insight, Recruiting tips

  What Are College Coaches REALLY Wanting in Their Recruits? Every week, I engage in conversations through consulting sessions and over social media with parents of high school student-athletes. The number one inquiry I get is “how do I help my child get an...