An email is a recruiting tool with unlimited potential. It is a great way to get your information in front of college coaches. Surprisingly, coaches spend most of their recruiting time at their [Read More]
WAYS TO SEARCH FOR COLLEGES
Researching colleges is a time-consuming, but worthwhile process. Talk to search online, talk to counselors, flip through college profile books, and so on. The more you learn about an assortment of [Read More]
The NCAA carefully evaluates student-athlete’s academic eligibility, and approval from the NCAA Eligibility Center is required for all Division I and Division II athletes. Prospective DI and DII players don’t have to contact [Read More]
Playing sports in college is a wonderful experience. It will enrich your time and leave you with life-long friends and memories. CaptainU strives to simplify the recruiting process and help you maximize your chances of winning a [Read More]
In this article, I’m going to talk about “mindset,” which I consider to be an essential contributor to athletic success and a mental area that has only come to light in my work with elite athletes during the past three years. [Read More]
Before you’re offered a spot on a college team, the coach will usually want to see you play in person.
While a highlight video isn’t a substitute for seeing you play in person, it’s a great way [Read More]
Key Points:
• High ankle sprains happen with body rotation, such as being tackled with the foot planted at the same time as changing direction
• Most mild and moderate-high ankle sprains are treated without surgery
• Expect a return to play to [Read More]
The people around you—coaches, parents, and friends—know what matters to you. Ask them what they think you would like in a college. They might picture you at a different size college or in a different [Read More]
The goal of any highlight video is to showcase all of your skills. This is your opportunity to get yourself in front of college recruiting services and give them an unbiased look at your athletic abilities. More [Read More]
One of my favorite sport psychology books is entitled The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. It was first published in 1974, and the last edition was published in 1997. I still refer to it as the [Read More]