“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...

“My Child Wants to Attend This University Out of Town. How Do I Know If It’s Safe?”

by Renee Lopez | Academics, Prep for College

9 Questions to Ask Regarding Safety Procedures When Visiting A College Campus Having 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...

“What Does Committing to An Athletic Program Really Mean?” (Part 1/3)

by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics

5 Important Steps Before Signing We’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...

“I’m Being Recruited by THAT College! They Asked Me to Come to Their Camp!”

by Renee Lopez | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips

3 Areas To Consider Before You Pay Camp Tuition As 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,...

I Am ONLY Going To Play NCAA D1! Why On Earth Would I Even Look at D2 or D3? (Part 2/2)

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

In an effort to help high school student-athletes in their pursuit of college sports scholarships, I often come across students who believe being recruited to play NCAA Division I is the only answer. Go here to read our prior blog, “I Am ONLY Going To Play NCAA D1!...