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How to Navigate the Recruiting Maze: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student-Athletes, Parents, and Coaches

How to Navigate the Recruiting Maze: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student-Athletes, Parents, and CoachesCoach Anthony

The college recruiting process isn’t a straight line—it’s a maze filled with questions, decisions, and opportunities. If you’re a student-athlete (or a parent/coach supporting one), this post is your playbook for navigating the path from unknown to unforgettable.

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Graduation Does Not Equal Readiness

Graduation Does Not Equal Readiness

Graduation Does Not Equal ReadinessCoach Anthony
Published on: 01/29/2026

Graduation does not equal readiness for student-athletes. Literacy impacts recruiting communication, NIL contract understanding, and life readiness beyond sport. Learn why graduation rates alone are a misleading measure of preparedness.

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Girls Flag Football Is No Longer Emerging. It Is Forming a Pathway.

Girls Flag Football Is No Longer Emerging. It Is Forming a Pathway.

Girls Flag Football Is No Longer Emerging. It Is Forming a Pathway.Coach Anthony
Published on: 01/25/2026

Girls flag football is evolving fast. Learn how the sport is forming a real recruiting and college pathway and what families need to know now.

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Elusive College Greatness Is On Hold: Why NIL And Recruiting Matter

Elusive College Greatness Is On Hold: Why NIL And Recruiting Matter

Elusive College Greatness Is On Hold: Why NIL And Recruiting MatterCoach Anthony
Published on: 01/14/2026

Elusive college greatness is on hold as NIL and modern recruiting reshape college athletics. Learn how student-athletes, families, and coaches must adapt to succeed.

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The New Stop-Loss: Why Contracts Are the New NLI

The New Stop-Loss: Why Contracts Are the New NLI

The New Stop-Loss: Why Contracts Are the New NLICoach Anthony
Published on: 12/25/2025

The NLI is dead, but athlete control isn't. Learn how new college revenue contracts are recreating military "Stop-Loss" policies to lock down rosters.

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From High School to NIL Ready: The New Recruiting Reality

From High School to NIL Ready: The New Recruiting Reality

From High School to NIL Ready: The New Recruiting RealityCoach Anthony
Published on: 10/19/2025

The NIL era has evolved. Learn how college athletes now get paid, what new 2025 rules mean, and how high-school players can stay NIL-ready.

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Growth Mindset in Recruiting: Why Alternatives Create Opportunity

Growth Mindset in Recruiting: Why Alternatives Create Opportunity

Growth Mindset in Recruiting: Why Alternatives Create OpportunityCoach Anthony
Published on: 08/30/2025

Discover how a growth mindset transforms the athletic recruiting process. Learn why having alternatives builds confidence, resilience, and opportunity for student-athletes.

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