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Recruiting Tip
What's New in Track & Field
How Coaches Evaluate Character
Character matters in recruiting. When I ask a coach in any sport what they look for in a recruit the words high character always come up in their top three. Taking a chance on a “risky” recruit can often come back to bite a coach in the butt. In 2007 Texas threw former high profile recruit Read More >>
Are you afraid the recruiting train is passing you by?
Are you a student-athlete who is on a mission to play college sports? Are you a student-athlete who has played your sport for years? Imagine your first sport season after high school and you’re not playing. What would that feel like? Most student athletes and their families are unaware of how early college recruiting begins. Or Read More >>
Accepted, Not Eligible
They call it “The U.” Since the early 80’s the Miami Hurricanes have been one of the dominant programs in college football. During that time they have also taken their fair share of criticism for a variety of topics. Among those topics is the charge that the school has sacrificed their academic standards for athletic success. More Read More >>
Athletic Facilities 101
By Marc Coburn
From the desk of: Andrea Emmons
Athletic facilities include the stadium, weight room, training room, academic help for sports and absolutely everything that is talked about in terms of athletics. How much of a factor should athletic facilities play in your college decision?
With the athletic facilities encompassing a large part of your life the next four years it is important that you feel comfortable with your surroundings. It is also important to know whether or not any renovations will take place during your four or five years at the college or university. If this is the case find out if there is a set completion date. If not, you may then be skeptical that the program is just using the renovation plan as a recruiting ploy without follow through. Many college coaches use these tactics as a part of their recruiting strategy while all along knowing decisions are only in the preliminary stages and may not occur for years, or at all. Keep in mind that sketches are only sketches and that final plans can change dramatically due to cost, time and other sometimes political matters. Read More >>
Impact Athlete of the Month
Spencer Chase
Desert Vista High School
Phoenix, AZ
At first glance you can tell that Spencer Chase is a competitor. Academically and athletically he excels beyond expectations. The junior track star from Phoenix, AZ had another great season this year at Desert Vista High School.
Spencer made strides in every event. His fastest 100M time was 10.87 FAT which earned him a 6th place state finish. He ran a personal best of 47.45 FAT in the 400M which took home 2nd in the event at state. Spencer’s 4x4 team broke the Arizona State record and earned him the state title as well. He also placed 3rd in the 200M (21.57 FAT). Read More >>
