“Who Cares” and Why That’s a Beautiful Thing.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.” - John Wooden A few days ago, I reposted something I…
When Do I Start My Recruitment?
"Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." --Pablo Picasso Drumroll, please… the answer is NOT your child’s senior year. Twenty-five years ago, college recruiting…
Thank You, Coach
"A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are." - Ara Parseghian I was 14 years old in the summer of 1989…
Summer Break or Breakthrough?
"Be so good, they can’t ignore you." – Steve Martin Summer break is here—but for athletes with big dreams, this isn’t the time to hit pause. It’s the time to…
Versatility Until You Stick
"Action and adaptability create opportunity." - Garrison Wynn I preach this to my recruits every single day: versatility matters. Can you be a strong volleyball outside hitter and hold your…
Draft Day
"You only get drafted once." -Sonny Weaver Jr. (Kevin Costner) from Draft Day I’m a big dork.My wife knows it.My kids know it.My clients and former players definitely know it.…
To Thine Own Self Be True
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind" -Dr. Seuss There’s a quiet weight a lot of…
Start with the Mirror
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - are all an opportunity for me to rise." --Kobe Bryant In the world of college athletics recruiting, it's easy for athletes and parents to…
Reality Check: A Day in the Life of a College Athlete—Are You Ready?
"Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t."— Jerry Rice (HOF NFL WR) Every year, thousands of high school athletes say they want…
