There's no single "magic number" when it comes to college visits before committing. However, there are some factors to consider helping you determine the right amount for you: Minimum: Maximum: Beyond the number: Tips: Ultimately, the goal is to gather enough information to make an informed decision. Visiting too few leaves you blind, while too many can … [Read more...]
What it’s like to Walk-On to a Big Ten Football Program
Today we are excited to sit down with a father of a Big Ten football player, we discuss their recruiting process as well as lessons learned from being a Preferred Walk-On (PWO) student athlete. When did the recruiting process start for Nate Schoenle? Dad: For my son Nate, it wasn’t until after his junior football season that he really started thinking about … [Read more...]
High School Freshman Student Athlete To-Do-List
It’s your freshman year in high school and you loving playing sports, you’d like to continue playing in college. So the question is, what should you be doing to position yourself for a playing at the next level? Below is list of items you need to keep in mind to reach your goals: Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse - In an article we published a few years back, we … [Read more...]
Make your college visit count and go see a game!
Did you know you can make as many “unofficial” visits as you want? According to the NCAA - an “unofficial” visit can be any visit by you and your parents to a college campus paid for by you or your parents. The only expense you may receive from a college is three complimentary admissions to a home athletics contest. The only time you cannot talk with a coach during an … [Read more...]