athletics Index
May 08, 2009
I feel like Rip Van Winkle! You remember him, the old man who settles down under a shade tree and falls into a deep sleep only to awaken 20 years later to return to a village he no longer recalls. Did I fall asleep back in 1985 and wake up to discover the concept of youth sports and the philosophy of young athletes changed beyond all comprehension?
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March 18, 2009
It's March Madness! As we fill in our brackets and enjoy buzzer beaters and Cinderella stories, it's easy to forget that our favorite college basketball players are students first and foremost.
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February 13, 2009
Rick Pound, the Admissions.com student-athlete expert, talks first principles and encourages us to take positive steps and stick to a few strong beliefs, no matter our circumstances. If we do this, he says, the opportunities will be endless.
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January 06, 2009
Professional athletes have long been revered for their on-field heroics, their off-the-field flamboyance, and the larger-than-life persona they project to the fans that support their equally large salaries. From Derek Jeter to Terrell Owens, Lebron James to Adam "Pacman" Jones, and Lance Armstrong to John Daly, today's sports heroes hold great sway over impressionable, young student-athletes.
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December 31, 2008
A recent report, just in time for Bowl season, reveals that student-athletes, especially football and basketball players in Division 1 schools, scored lower on admissions tests compared to their classmates. Does it matter?
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December 08, 2008
Chess has always impressed me as a game that challenges two players to use all of their cognitive capabilities to outwit, outsmart, and outstrategize their opponent. The college recruiting process, like a game of chess, will challenge the individuals involved.
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December 02, 2008
Admissions.com expert Richard Pound advises student athletes and their parents to find the right financial fit, especially in these troubled economic times. He provides strategies on facing the costs of college, what to look for in your financial aid notice, and how to accelerate your chances of winning a scholarship.
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