In this particular episode, you will learn: How recruiting and training has changed over the years Alison's inspiration for writing her latest book; The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship What to expect as a student-athlete during the Covid-19 pandemic Alison's take on the proposed split-season in college soccer Getting to know you: Alison's favorite
In this particular episode, you will learn: What message Coach Hines has for those in, or entering the recruiting process What he means by the 'power of why' How faith plays a roll in his daily life His take on whether coaching has changed over the years His message of positivity and motivation
Follow These Tips To Stay On Track Many fall sports have just finished or are about to be completed. This is a great time to look at where you are in your college search process. During these past three months or so you have been very busy with your season, school and life
Session 35 features an interview with Dr. Bryan Caplan, Prof. of Economics, George Mason Univ. and author of ~ The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money. In this particular episode, you will learn: What compelled Dr. Caplan to write, The Case Against Education How are parents currently doing
December 17, 2015 Chris LeGates, Tackling College Sports Co-Host Mark and I recently interviewed Ashley McDonough, head volleyball coach at Knox College on our podcast - she reminded me of all the things that are great about college coaching. Ashley had a positivity and vigor about her that made you never doubt that she
Does MLS Now Stand for Major League Students? July 28, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host As July comes to a close, we at Tackling College Sports hope that you are having a great summer. Since we just crossed the six-month mark, we wanted to take the time out to thank
Session #10 features an interview with Dr. Jim Taylor, an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of performance in, business, sport, and parenting. In this particular episode you will learn: What is the right time to introduce sports psychology to student-athletes What makes some thrive under pressure while others seem to
It’s in the Preparation June 22, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host In our most recent Tackling College Sports Podcast 009, Mark and I interviewed legendary rowing coach Steve Gladstone. I can listen to coaches talk forever, regardless of the sport, there is always something said that sticks with you, something that you
In session 008, we speak with Tom Stebbins, Head Coach for the UCLA Women’s Diving Team. In this particular episode you will learn: Tom’s background as a diver and how he got into coaching What he looks for when recruiting student-athletes How he feels about the constant connection to
The Game as the Teacher May 26, 2015 By Chris LeGates, Tackling College Sports Co-Host A few months back Kobe Bryant criticized AAU basketball programs for the lack of technical development in basketball players in the United States. Bryant, who was raised in Italy for many years, had seen how the youth development