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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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Kool-Aid Drinkers in College Athletic Recruiting

Kool-Aid Drinkers in College Athletic Recruiting

Kool-Aid Drinkers in College Athletic RecruitingCoach Anthony
Published on: 05/14/2025

Parodying the mindsets that fuel blind optimism and hype in college athletic recruiting, this article breaks down the most common types of Kool-Aid drinkers and offers real strategies to avoid their mistakes.

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Transfer Portal Closure Changes the Game for Student Athletes

Transfer Portal Closure Changes the Game for Student Athletes

Transfer Portal Closure Changes the Game for Student AthletesCoach Anthony
Published on: 04/24/2025

The NCAA transfer portal’s closure dates now create tighter deadlines for student athletes, impacting eligibility and transfer options. Careful planning and clear communication are essential for a smooth transition.

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Existential Series 2 of 3-When Plans Shift: Facing Existential Threats in the Recruiting Journey

Existential Series 2 of 3-When Plans Shift: Facing Existential Threats in the Recruiting Journey

Existential Series 2 of 3-When Plans Shift: Facing Existential Threats in the Recruiting JourneyCoach Anthony
Published on: 04/11/2025

This blog addresses setbacks that feel like existential threats—injuries, coaching changes, and missed seasons—and how athletes can adapt their mindset to pursue their goals. It offers real-life examples, resilience tips, and alternative pathways.

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Is NIL Leading to Tampering? The Quiet Storm Behind College Athletics

Is NIL Leading to Tampering? The Quiet Storm Behind College Athletics

Published on: 04/01/2025

Explore how NIL may be fueling tampering in college athletics—and what this means for the future of amateur sports.

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Cons of The Recruiting Process

Cons of The Recruiting Process

Cons of The Recruiting ProcessCoach Anthony
Published on: 02/16/2024

Cons of The Recruiting Process

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Why High School Students Should Hate the Transfer Portal?

Why High School Students Should Hate the Transfer Portal?

Why High School Students Should Hate the Transfer Portal?Coach Anthony
Published on: 02/08/2024

Take a look at how the transfer portal will affect opportunities for high school student-athletes.

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