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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Junior Year Recruiting
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If you’re a parent of a junior athlete who’s looking to play college sports, you’ve come to the right place! Junior year is a pivotal time in the recruiting process, and in this article, you’ll learn how to best support them through it. We know how much you want your athlete to succeed, so we’re…
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The Benefits Of Journaling for Student-Athletes
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Remember those childhood diaries where you poured your heart out onto the pages? Well, turns out, writing down your thoughts, feelings and emotions has serious benefits. And guess what? It’s not just for kids! Journaling is a powerful tool, especially in the world of athletics, and it can do wonders for student-athletes like you. Get…
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The Benefits of Mindfulness for Student-Athletes
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Have you ever stopped to think about how hard our minds work during competition? It’s a constant battle against distractions. Whether it’s the cheers of the rival team’s fans, trying to remember plays, the pressure of a big game or even that annoying itch from your jersey tag that just won’t quit, distractions are everywhere…
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How to Overcome a Sports Injury During the Recruiting Process
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It’s a moment most athletes hope to avoid – getting hurt while playing the sport they love. Aside from the physical pain, a sports injury can be particularly difficult to cope with because it forces you to sit on the bench and lose playing time. That can bring up deep feelings of disconnection, loss of…
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Managing Competition Anxiety: Tips for Student-Athletes
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Game time, baby! That rush of adrenaline before a big competition is unbeatable. But what if it starts becoming too much to handle? Nerves are totally normal in sports, but when it starts to impact your performance, it’s time to take a closer look. You might be experiencing competition anxiety. When we get worked up…
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NCAA D1 Updates Official Visit Rules and Aims to Improve the Athlete Experience
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The NCAA D1 Council met in April and approved several updates, including new official visit rules. The council also continues to support initiatives aimed at improving the D1 student-athlete experience overall. Here are the important updates you need to know: Recruits can now take unlimited official visits Beginning July 1, 2023, recruits will no…
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These NFL Draft Prospects Were Once NCSA Football Recruits
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The annual 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from April 27-29 live from Kansas City and we’re proud to share that 31 of these NFL hopefuls are NCSA alumni! Our team took a look back to see how these athletes used NCSA in their journey from college recruits to NFL draftees. How NFL…
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Football Players: Should You Be Looking into Dance Classes?
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Did you know that generations of football players have been taking ballet classes to improve their athletic performance? That’s right, ballet is a proven beneficial cross training activity for football players looking to improve balance, agility, strength and coordination. Even highly successful NFL players include ballet as part of their training regimen. So, should you…
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Full Ride Scholarships for Student-Athletes: What They Are and How to Get One
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You may have heard of getting a “full ride” to a school before, but what is a full ride scholarship? In a nutshell, a full ride scholarship is the dream for many student-athletes. You want to go to college, and knowing how expensive it can be, you want to use your talents in sports to…
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Ivy League Athletic Scholarships: What You Need To Know
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Ivy League schools have some of the most competitive admissions rates of colleges and universities in the world. Because their athletes must meet the school’s admissions requirements – and still compete at a high level athletically – athletic programs for each Ivy League school are very particular about whom they recruit. Understanding how the recruitment…