By Addison Kea, Clarkson Basketball Player|July 09, 2026
Clarkson women's basketball player in game action. Think you're ready for college basketball? Here's what one college athlete wishes every recruit knew. Playing college basketball is a goal for thousands of high school athletes every year, but getting recruited is only the beginning. Once you step onto a college campus, the speed of the game,...
By Tara Sires|July 08, 2026
Proposed NCAA FCS football calendar changes could affect recruiting. The way FCS football programs recruit, practice, and prepare for the season could look very different beginning in 2027. What the NCAA's Proposed FCS Football Calendar Means for Recruits If you're a high school football player hoping to compete at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level,...
By Lenah Hellerich|July 07, 2026
A college recruiting visit between a student-athlete, her parents, and a coach. How a coach treats your family during a recruiting visit can tell you more than any recruiting pitch ever will. The Excitement of the Recruiting Process Like many other high school athletes, I entered the recruiting process with a mixture of excitement and...
By Tara Sires|July 06, 2026
A college athlete awaits the impact of the Supreme Court's sports ruling. The Supreme Court ruled that states may restrict transgender girls and women from girls' and women's school sports, but the decision does not create one national rule for every athlete, school, or league. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a major sports law decision...
By Tara Sires|July 03, 2026
SEC mascot-inspired statues celebrate college football traditions. Every SEC mascot has a story. Some date back more than a century, while others were inspired by military history, local wildlife, student traditions, or unforgettable moments in school history. Mascots are much more than logos on helmets or characters on the sidelines. They represent school pride, connect...
By Tara Sires|July 02, 2026
A student-athlete researches the NCAA's proposed five-year eligibility rule and what it could mean for recruiting. The NCAA just approved one of the biggest eligibility changes in modern college sports, and it could affect recruiting, roster spots, scholarships, and the way athletes plan their careers. For years, college athletes have operated under a system that...
By Tara Sires|July 01, 2026
Graphic promoting the NCAA NIL FAQ guide and key Name, Image, and Likeness information. Understanding NIL isn't optional anymore. Whether you're a high school recruit, a current college athlete, a transfer, or a parent, understanding the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules is essential. NIL has created exciting opportunities for athletes to earn money...
By Tara Sires|June 30, 2026
Former UC Berkeley swimmers won a major appeals court ruling allowing their abuse lawsuit against the university to move forward. Update (July 2026): A California Court of Appeal has revived the lawsuit brought by 18 former University of California women's swimmers against the UC Board of Regents. The court ruled that the athletes' claims should...
By Tara Sires|June 29, 2026
The transfer of Daphne Mead has renewed discussion among former Towson swimmers. The transfer of Daphne Mead to Towson has reignited discussions about a swimming scandal that continues to impact former athletes more than a decade later. A transfer swimmer joining a college team is usually routine news. That has not been the case at...