Frank Lietke loved the maize and blue of Michigan, and thought he had done everything right in order to play for his favorite college team. After earning varsity letters in three sports, and claiming state and national championships in powerlifting,he invested in additional practice sessions, coaching, and weightlifting in order to gain a competitive edge over other college … [Read more...]
Will college athletics help my career?
We've talked with a number of former student athletes as well as their parents and they overwhelming believe their college experience as an athlete has enhanced their career. Below you'll find sections from these conversations...enjoy. Conversation with a father of a Big Ten football player, we discuss their recruiting process as well as lessons learned from being a … [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...]
College Basketball player builds skills for life
Scholarpreps: Today we are excited to sit down with Paul Kurtz, he played basketball during his four years at Lake Superior State University. LSSU is a DII school in northern Michigan and provides a very competitive athletic program within the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Scholarpreps: Paul, are you happy with the decision to play college basketball? Some … [Read more...]
Should I play in college?
Today we sit down with Jim he played football at the DII and DIII level. We wanted his prospective on a couple of important questions parents and student athletes ask about the college playing experience. Playing at college level vs just being a student Scholarpreps: Jim, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions about your football career. First one is, are you glad you … [Read more...]
DI Lacrosse midfielder talks about the recruiting process.
Brandon Davenport Interview – 5’ 8” 120 All State Lacrosse offensive midfielder works his way to DI Scholarship then playing at the professional level. The recruiting process can go by in a blur, and quite often will leave parents and students wishing they knew more at the outset to better prepare them for the journey. In an effort to help alleviate that feeling of anxiety, … [Read more...]
What is the Real Value of Playing Collegiate Sports?
The value of playing a sport in college is difficult to measure. When you graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree and play sports, you are simultaneously graduating with a master’s degree in numerous life skills that will set you up for success in the work place and in life. Through lectures and textbooks you can learn a lot about calculus, the rise and fall of the Roman … [Read more...]