We cover a wide range of topics over the course of one of our workshops. While we tailor each one to that specific group of parents and athletes, major topics always include:
- Where to save time
- Where to save money
- Why you don’t have a plan (even though you think you do)
- How to make a plan, whether it’s for one year or six
- Case studies – Learning from the experiences of other families
- How to choose camps, showcases, trainers etc.
- Recruiting – Understanding and handling college and other types of recruiting
- Whom to trust, and why
- Parenting
- Where college coaches tell us you’re making mistakes
- What you don’t know, and why it’s so important
- Why you’re not making sense
- Why you are your own worst enemy, and how to fix the problem
- Recruiting the parents – Your role as parents and what to watch out for
- Keys to evaluating your child’s talent
- How to relieve the pressure
- Understanding coaching and where you fit in
- How to set realistic goals
- College
- How to get into a better one
- How to do it for less money
- Understanding the Ivy League, Patriot League, NESCAC, UAA and other top academic leagues
- Understanding prep schools
- Understanding the NCAA
- How to make the sport work for you and your child, even if it’s not at the scholarship level.
- What your club and high school coach knows – and doesn’t know
These workshops are about working smarter and getting the most out of what you’ve got.
