Athletic Scholarships Blog - Latest Comments

Re: 7 Things Every Athlete Should Know About College Financial Aid

Sam Ward — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:24:09 -0000

I truly appreciate this information since I am looking at schools that are costly and I know my parents will not qualify for a lot of aid even though in reality, we are desperate for financial relief/ aid. I am trying to be recruited as a rower, an Olympic sport, unfortunately.

Re: Recruiting in Division III and the NAIA

Meg Beresik — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:09:30 -0000

As the parent of a DIII volleyball player and the wife of a former DIII baseball player, I echo Mr. Peterson's comment. If your child is an excellent student, he/she should consider the benefits of attending a DIII school. Many are ranked academically far higher than DI institutions. Their graduation rates are much higher. And, let's face it, most student athletes are not going to play pro ball--especially female athletes. For them, better academic and professional training will be essential to their success after college. At small-to-medium DIII schools, students enjoy small classes and instruction by professors--not grad students. This enviornment enables students to discover and develop intellectual skills; to be valued for more than their athletic ability. However, this is not to say that DIII schools don't take their sports seriously. They do. In the Centennial Conference and NESCAC, for example, we've witnessed fierce competitive. What DIII players may lack in height, for instance, they make up for in powerful, nuanced, intelligent play.

Re: Two Things You Must Do to Get Into College

Docs in the Ring. — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:24:09 -0000

The Fafsa requires parents income & tax information.
The information then becomes EASILY available to anyone that has the student's PIN number.
That number is easily obtained by an "EX'- by anyone that gains access to the PIN number.
DEPT. of EDUCATION: there should be two sections. One for parents with their own PIN, another for the students application with the students own PIN.
Change it NOW or eventually, The Dept. of Education is asking to be sued.

Re: Kelsey Waters…a Softball Player…a Cancer Survivor

Kelseycancerstory — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:48:39 -0000

Hello everybody, this is Kelsey. I want to thank everyone for reading this and I hope that it can help yall in turn. I will be speaking at the Relay for Life in Keystone on April 14th around noon. I hope to tell my story first hand and invite yall to come out and help support this organization. God bless and thanks again!

Re: Best and ugliest college football uniforms

Alex Fitzze — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:52:56 -0000

http://stillg.com

Re: You Don’t Have to Freak Out over Recruiting

Cadams — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:36:02 -0000

Dion, so good to hear from you. You have done so much to educate families over the years. I appreciate that you like the article. It was good to hear Gunner come out and be frank about what he learned in recruiting.

Re: Ask Coach Taylor – Can You Explain the Transfer Rules?

Themartinplace — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:15:23 -0000

My daughter is playing her 2nd year of college softball. The second year is under a new coach that did not intially recruit her. She is very unhappy with the new psycho coach and the program so she asked to be released. They informed her there were two parts. They also told her that she could play for year in conference. Explan all this to me.

Re: Recruiting in Division III and the NAIA

DAVID — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:47:26 -0000

WHAT TIMES ARE DIV 1 N DIV2 SCHOOLS LOOK FOR WHEN IT COMES TO 100METER N 200METER MY SON WHO IS A 9TH GRADER IS RUNNING A 11.20 100 METERS

Re: SIGNING DAY: Maurice Fleming Faxes his NLI to Iowa

Scoutme — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:50:30 -0000

I really agree with your blog.I think that are the great tips for extra ordinary students who participate in different games..Thanks fir the info!!
College Athlete Recruiting

Re: You Don’t Have to Freak Out over Recruiting

Wheels — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:55:14 -0000

Hi Charlie,

Congratulations on your continued success with NCSA. I enjoyed this article immensely. Great advice for bewildered kids using a great example of the consequences of confusion and analysis paralysis. Go Charlie, Go Charlie. My best wishes to my old friends at NCSA.

Wheels

Re: 10 Questions to Expect From a College Coach

Bameb — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:51:07 -0000

yes!!! i tore mine in january of this year and had surgery last week and three coaches are still looking a me to play next year

Re: Recruiting in Division III and the NAIA

P Val Koch — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:42:38 -0000

if you are good enough they (NFL scouts) will find you..at a D3 school or NAIA. Some D3 school such as Wisconsin state schools are as big in some cases as D1 schools.

Re: 6 Things a College Student-Athlete on Scholarships Must Have

Tfeely — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:54:41 -0000

Excellent article every high school athlete should read and discuss with their parents! I would encourage all my athletes to consider Mr. Adam's articles to be essential reading to comprehend the entire global aspect of playing in college and beyond.

Re: Coach Taylor’s 2014-2015 Watch List

Brett Carter — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:26:25 -0000

Thank you, Coach Taylor, for putting me on the list. This recognition helps motivate me to work harder, play better, be a high motor player, and get ready for next season.

Thanks again,

Brett Carter

Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, WA

Re: 4 Reasons Athletics Will Help You After College

Dick Joseph — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:04:03 -0000

Student athletes also have learned the important skill of time management. With significant hours required for practice, focused and productive study time is a necessary skill for competitive athletes. Students who hold a job during school also tend to be more productive with their time.
- Dick Joseph, www.MVPcollegefunding.com

Re: Kelsey Waters…a Softball Player…a Cancer Survivor

Jan Wortham — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:15:52 -0000

This is a beautiful story. I am so happy things are going well for you.

Re: Ask Coach Taylor – Can You Explain the Transfer Rules: Part 2

SLB — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:19:50 -0000

MY SON IS A SOPHOMORE & GOES TO A DIII SCHOOL AND HAD A FALLING OUT WITH COACH THIS SEASON HOW DOES HE TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL MOST LIKELY WILL LOOK FOR DIII! CAN'T IMAGINE A D1 OR D2 WOULD PICK HIM UP NOW!

Re: Improving Your Recruiting Vision

Wrsrolltide — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:05:55 -0000

Improving your recruiting vision is a valuable thing to read. I know my son will be reading it and understanding that the big profile schools are great but will he play or stand on the sidelines. Education is the main reason for going to college. Maybe going to div II or NAIA just might get you the best of both worlds

Re: Recruiting in Division III and the NAIA

orion prescott — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:23:55 -0000

would an athlete be seen as an interest to the NFL fron a D111 college/universty? and is it a better choice to attend an NA1A college over a D111 if he has interest in the NFL as a career

Re: After Signing Day Reality Check

Roberthernandez072 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:32:43 -0000

Im just looking a D1 school for football. My name is Robert Hernandez im 15so and im 172 pounds and I can bench 275 four times I can squat 380 three sets on 8. My 40 yard dash is 4.5 . I love football so much its my life. If there is any schools out there my number is 5675251172 or 419-217-7796.

Re: Have You Packed Your Recruiting Bag?

Randy Taylor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:03 -0000

Bradley - the most relevant will be your high school and club coaches, unless you have already been playing on a local college team. The key is getting a recommendation from someone who has seen you play.

Re: Jeremy Lin: “Lin-ving” Proof You Can Overcome Obstacles

Milnercoby — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:11:41 -0000

Great story really like his perseverance to avieve anythIng he put his mind to!!

Re: Dear Coach Taylor – how long am I eligible to play in college?

all washed up — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:24:41 -0000

what if you've graduated, used four years at NCAA Div 1 but now want to try and play another sport? can you play another sport at a JC, NAIA, Div II or II school?
thanks!

Re: Ask Coach Taylor – Can You Explain the Transfer Rules: Part 2

lady Tee — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:04:01 -0000

my son is at a D2 college and he is finishing up his 1st year here. The coach and him had a disagreement and his scholarship was taken. The semester has already begun and I look on his school web wage account and see that the athletic department took the scholarship back and now he owes this large amount of money. Can they do that?

Re: Have You Packed Your Recruiting Bag?

Nee.Nee — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:56:08 -0000

great so I will definently do that