Quote of the Day: “You’ve Ruined My Life”
You’ve ruined my life. Why did I have to be born in October? This from a serious hockey player who thinks his late birthday puts him at a nearly insurmountable competitive disadvantage. As if his mom (an MD, no less) and dad should have anticipated this 16 years ago when (if?) they were family […]
Quote of the Day: Rome, Cam Newton and Humility
NFL quarterback Cam Newton announced recently, “I’m tired of being humble”. As this statement proves, there’s never been any danger of that. Newton is a microcosm of what’s wrong with sports (and society) today. If he’s what passes for humble, we’ve all got bigger issues. He wouldn’t know it if he tripped over it. This […]
Smart College Recruitment
The email below is my response to a parent who called asking for help with college recruitment. Her daughter, a junior who just reclassified, already has 3 full D2 offers. Mom is getting contacted regularly by colleges and has no idea how to respond. She was never an athlete herself and by her own admission […]
Today’s Quiz: MLB Draft – College and HS %s
Question: What were the %s (approximate) of college and HS baseball players taken in the first 10 rounds of the MLB draft this year? Answer: 75% college, 25% HS Bonus Questions: What were the %s (approximate) 10 years ago? 20 years ago? Answers: 65% College, 35% HS; 50% college, […]
Today’s Quiz: Student Loan Default Rates
True or False? Student loan amounts of under $10,000 are more likely to be paid off than those over $10,000. Answer: False. Although it would seem that the lower amount would be easier to pay off, there are other factors involved. Here’s the link to the complete Washington Post article on student […]
Today’s Quiz: % of Minorities in the US?
Question 1: What percentage of the US population is African-American? Answer: 13% (Approximately) Question 2: What percentage is Hispanic or Latino? Answer: 18% (Approximately) Bonus Question: What percentage of the US population knows the answers to both questions, or can even come close with a […]
Stat of the Day: Men’s Basketball Transfers
In the 2017-18 season, there were 5,537 athletes playing Division I men’s basketball — and 689 of them transferred. Of that number, 331 left for another Division I program. And there were only 32 request for waivers submitted. Here’s link to full article by Andy Katz on ESPN. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2018-12-05/college-basketball-transfers-what-you-need-know-about
Quote of the Day: NCAA Eligibility Knowledge
Does the NCAA count pluses (B+) and minuses (C-) when calculating eligibility? This from a longtime Athletic Director in an urban school district, one that produces many scholarship athletes. Neither the AD or the school counselor knew the answer, and they’re not alone. This happens at schools all over the country.
Stat of the Day: Univ. of Chicago – Free Tuition
The University of Chicago now provides full tuition scholarships to families making less than $125,000, as of June 2018.
Parent Blogs: Club Teams, Poaching and Communication
I think it’s important for families to be able to share and learn from the experiences of other families. This section of blogs gives parents the opportunity to share experiences that I think could be valuable to others. Examples like this one are used regularly in my workshops. They’re intended for discussion and study. If […]