What’s your Super Bowl?
“You'll never be able to find yourself if you're lost in someone else.” -Anonymous For some athletes, the answer is simple:They want their education paid for. For others, it’s about…
The Red Flags of Posting Your Offers
"Move in silence. Only speak when it's time to say checkmate." — Unknown I’m an old-school coach, and every now and then it takes me a minute to catch up with…
The 4 Things Every Recruit Must Include in an Email to a College Coach
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" -Milton Berle I've been talking to a lot of college coaches as of late about what they want to receive from recruits interested…
My Favorite Sports Moments of 2025
“I believe in the impossible because no one else does.” —Florence Griffith Joyner I thought I’d have a little fun with the last blog of 2025 and share some of…
Overcoming Victim Mentality
"Be curious, not judgmental" - Ted Lasso Nobody likes to be called immature or told they're working against their own potential. It hits our ego. It stings our pride.How dare…
The Butterfly Effect
A young man I thought I’d lost recently reminded me what the butterfly effect truly looks like in coaching and mentorship. Sometimes growth goes quiet, sometimes it cocoons, and sometimes it emerges more beautiful than we imagined. Alex’s journey is teaching me that the smallest moments — a conversation, a spark, a second chance — can change everything. Here’s why I’m more proud of him today than ever.
For the Love of the Game
"I used to believe, I still do, that if you give something your all it doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you've risked everything - put…
The Truth About Answered Prayers
“We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are.” -Bill Watterson I have two rules when I talk…
NIL, the NCAA, and the 99% Reality Check
NIL was supposed to empower athletes. Instead, it’s become a recruiting arms race — fueled by booster collectives and donor money, not branding deals. This post breaks down what NIL really is, how it’s reshaping college athletics, and why 99% of families should focus on growth and development, not cash and contracts. Learn the truth about NIL, collectives, and what matters most for your athlete’s future.
