“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,...

Attending A Major College Recruiting Showcase Tournament? (Part 1/2)

by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics

5 Important Health Aspects to Consider (Part 1/2) Many student-athletes in team sports utilize a recruiting showcase tournament to get evaluated for a roster spot or athletic scholarship for a college program. In research for my book, Looking For A FULL RIDE?: An...

“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 3/3)

by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics

11 Important Steps to Take After Signing Day The 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...

“What Does Committing to An Athletic Program Really Mean?” (Part 2/3)

by Renee Lopez | Prep for College, Recruiting Basics

9 Important Aspects Regarding Signing Day 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. In the midst of many student-athletes signing periods, we want to take the process of...