Student-athletes: How to use social media
The Free Game Program guide for how every student-athlete should be using social media during the college recruiting process. It seems like there’s a new social media application that pops up every day. Whether it’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or any of the other apps typically on our phones, learning how to navigate social media as […]
Student-Athlete Recruiting Periods Defined
Every student-athlete and parent involved in the college recruiting process should know what’s permitted in each of these recruiting periods. There is a ton to think about during the college recruiting process. As a student-athlete, there’s your physical and mental health, grades, a social life, your sport, and ultimately getting recruited. As a parent, there’s […]
Test Season: Tips for Student-Athletes
Testing is a major part of most student-athletes’ grades toward the end of the school year. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Think of test-taking as the “clutch factor” of academic attributes. You’ve studied material for weeks (or should have) and now it’s time to perform — to showcase your skills. But just […]
Study Tips for Student-Athletes: “Just Do It” Right
Another semester is coming to a close, to the relief of student-athletes everywhere. Here are study tips to help you finish the semester strong. It’s difficult to balance academic responsibilities with athletic commitments. At Free Game Program, we’re always going to emphasize academic success over athletics, but realize that both are required for you all […]
Recruiting camps: Tips for student-athletes
Spring is here and recruiting camps for all sports will start ramping up soon. Here are a few things student-athletes should consider before signing up or accepting invitations. It’s that time of year, folks. Fall sports are wrapping up for the school year and offseasons are about to begin. Recruiting camps are a great way […]
NCAA Postgraduate Internship for student-athletes
One way a current or former NCAA student-athlete can prepare for life after sports is by getting an internship in their desired field.
NCAA Division I Board postpones changes to transfer rules
Division I NCAA student-athletes will have to wait a few more weeks before highly-anticipated transfer rule changes are voted on. The Division I Board of Directors decided not to approve a transfer reform package recommended by the D-I Transformation Committee. It’s important to note that these changes are currently affecting Division I student-athletes. Students competing […]
Attention student-athletes: Your GPA does actually matter
A common misconception is that GPA is irrelevant. Here’s why that’s not necessarily true, especially for student-athletes.
Student-Athletes: The importance of starting strong
The semester has already begun for some; here’s why student-athletes should focus on getting off to a great start. Classes are back in session this semester and this school year is sure to be as unpredictable as the last. Some student-athletes have returned back to the classroom while others have transitioned into full-time virtual learning. […]
Student-athletes: The odds of playing college sports
Student-athletes and parents seeking college scholarships should be aware of the odds that they’re up against. Why do you think most student-athletes play sports growing up? It’s usually because they saw someone playing on television and fell in love with it, or they had an older sibling play and picked up after them, or something […]
The student-athlete Class of 2021 should be thinking about this
The Class of 2021 has surely faced some challenges over the past year; here are ways student-athletes and parents can prepare for the future. Life is pretty strange at the time of the writing of this blog post. We are still in a global-pandemic, approaching our one-year anniversary in fact. We are in the midst […]