“College Coaches are HERE to Watch Me Play and I’m So NERVOUS!”

by Renee Lopez | 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...

“My First Choice College Didn’t Offer A FULL Athletic Scholarship, But I Still Want To Go There! How Do I Pay For It?”

by Renee Lopez | Finances, Prep for College

7 Steps To Financing Your Education Earlier this month, we blogged on the often overlooked opportunities for being a student-athlete for NCAA Division II or III in a 2 part series. (Part 1; Part 2)  There are other great colleges with amazing programs in NAIA and...

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!...

“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...

“My Club Team Isn’t Going to a College Showcase. What Should I Do to Get Seen?”

by Renee Lopez | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips

3 Steps To Getting Evaluated By A College Coach While you may be looking for a college athletic scholarship, other athletes on your club team may not be looking to take that next step or have the money to travel for out-of-state college showcases. Although some...