Make the Right Choice
How to Detect If a College Coach Is Caring, Motivational, Knowledgeable, and Honest (Questions Every Recruit Should Ask)
By Logan Steele|April 24, 2025
Find out how to detect caring, motivational, knowledgeable, and honest college coaches — and the red flags recruits must avoid to make the right choice.
Do Your Research
Why Are So Many Colleges Shutting Down in 2025 – What It Means for Athletes and Recruits
By Jack Robbins|April 23, 2025
Athletes: Protect yourself from college closures with smart recruiting questions, backup plans, scholarship tips, and transfer strategies. Stay ready
2aDays
The Four Words That Can Make or Break Your Experience With a College Coach
By Logan Steele|April 23, 2025
Caring, Motivational, Knowledgeable, and Honest — the four coaching traits that can define your college athletic career. Learn why they matter and how to spot them.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Top 19 Characteristics to Look for in a College Coach When Getting Recruited (2025 Guide)
By Jack Robbins|April 2, 2025
The top 19 characteristics you should look for in a college coach when getting recruited. From leadership and communication to resilience and emotional intelligence, find out what makes a great...
DON'T FALL FOR THE TRAP
The ‘Toxic Coach’ Problem in College Sports—How to Spot One Before It’s Too Late
By Logan Steele|March 22, 2025
Avoid the dangers of a toxic coach in college sports! Learn how to spot red flags, research coaching reviews on 2aDays, and protect your mental health, athletic career, and academic success. Get expert tips on...
CHANGING DIVISIONS
What it Means When a College Changes NCAA Divisions
By Thomas Holley|October 25, 2024
While uncommon, NCAA schools do change divisions sometimes. The decision usually has to do with budgets or competition level and has a broad impact on the athletes at the school....
DIVISIONS, ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MORE
Explaining the 8 Governing Associations for College Sports
By Bella Nevin|July 5, 2024
When most people think of college sports, they think of the NCAA. However, there are actually many other avenues you can take if you want to play college sports. Here...
SIGNING DAY FACTS
7 Facts About Signing a National Letter of Intent
By Bella Nevin|May 15, 2024
Signing a National Letter of Intent, or NLI, is a super exciting day in a future college athlete’s life. It marks the start of your college athletic career, announces to...
KNOW THE DIFFERENCES
5 Key Differences Between NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO Sports
By Joseph McInnes|May 10, 2024
The NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA are the three main divisions of college sports, yet each has considerable differences that make it stand out. Everyone is looking for different things from...
SUMMER RECRUITING
8 Ways High School Coaches Can Help Their Athletes With Summer Recruiting
By Bella Nevin|May 1, 2024
Summer recruiting can be hard. Without school in session, it can be a challenge to find ways to get your name out there. If you are a high school coach,...
picking a college
11 Tips for Deciding on a College
By Bella Nevin|April 18, 2024
The May 1st decision day is fast approaching, and many students are wondering where they are going to end up for their next four years. Here is everything you need...
JUCO FACTS
7 Facts About Junior College Athletics
By Bella Nevin|April 9, 2024
The NJCAA stands for the National Junior College Athletic Association. Also known as JUCO, this governing body covers two-year junior college athletics. Here are 7 important facts to know about...
RECRUITING ADVICE
Coach Interview: Vermont Athletic Director Mike Jabour
By Bella Nevin|April 8, 2024
Mike Jabour is the athletic director at South Burlington High School in South Burlington, Vermont. Mike Jabour has been an athletic director at multiple different schools and was a college football...
division i
7 Ways to Know if You Are Good Enough to Play Division I Sports
By Bella Nevin|March 28, 2024
It’s every athlete’s dream to play Division I sports. However, the college recruiting process is tough, and sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what level is realistic for...
