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 Nina means when she speaks of the "corporate athlete" How she dealt with injury while training to be an Olympic athlete We get into Nina's book, This is NOT 'The End': Strategies to Get Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life. How student-athletes can
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
The NCAA Rule Changes You Need to Know! On April 25, 2018, a sweeping set of NCAA recruiting rules went into effect for Division I sports. We at Tackling College Sports agree with these changes and hope that it is just the beginning. Here are some of the changes and the impact they will
Session 19 features the hosts of the Tackling College Sports Podcast, Chris LeGates and Mark Franco. Chris and Mark discuss the recent NCAA changes that go into effect in the Fall of 2106. As a result of the far-reaching changes, and before you go any further with your recruiting process, make sure
Session #16 features an interview with, Deb Fiske, Athletic Director, Kingswood Oxford School. Deb also played college basketball at UConn and worked at the University of St. Joseph's in many capacities. In this particular session, you will learn: How Deb went from high school ball in PA to the Final
Session 015 features an interview with Bobbie Kelsey, Head Coach, Women's Basketball ~ University of Wisconsin. In this particular episode, you will learn How Bobbie has been handling the national attention from her post-game press conference last Monday. Bobbie also has a lot to say about her coaching style and philosophy.
TCS Exclusive Update on NCAA Men’s Soccer Split Season Initiative January 21, 2016 By: Chris LeGates, TCS Co-host A few weeks ago in our Friday Five (F-5) newsletter that goes out to our subscribers, we featured an article about a movement to make the NCAA Division I men’s soccer season a split season,
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