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3 Crucial Steps to Getting Recruited

2021-07-20T20:47:46+00:00

Playing sports in college is a wonderful experience. It will enrich your time and leave you with life-long friends and memories. CaptainU strives to simplify the recruiting process and help you maximize your chances of winning a [Read More]

3 Crucial Steps to Getting Recruited2021-07-20T20:47:46+00:00

3 Essential Mindsets for Athletic Success

2021-07-16T17:35:45+00:00

In this article, I’m going to talk about “mindset,” which I consider to be an essential contributor to athletic success and a mental area that has only come to light in my work with elite athletes during the past three years. [Read More]

3 Essential Mindsets for Athletic Success2021-07-16T17:35:45+00:00

How to Make a Quality Highlight Video

2021-07-16T17:24:31+00:00

Before you’re offered a spot on a college team, the coach will usually want to see you play in person.

While a highlight video isn’t a substitute for seeing you play in person, it’s a great way [Read More]

How to Make a Quality Highlight Video2021-07-16T17:24:31+00:00

The “High Ankle Sprain” vs. The Common Ankle Sprain – What’s The Difference?

2021-07-15T22:11:16+00:00

Key Points:

• High ankle sprains happen with body rotation, such as being tackled with the foot planted at the same time as changing direction

• Most mild and moderate-high ankle sprains are treated without surgery

• Expect a return to play to [Read More]

The “High Ankle Sprain” vs. The Common Ankle Sprain – What’s The Difference?2021-07-15T22:11:16+00:00

Want to know which colleges fit? Go to the people you know.

2021-07-15T22:20:09+00:00

The people around you—coaches, parents, and friends—know what matters to you. Ask them what they think you would like in a college. They might picture you at a different size college or in a different [Read More]

Want to know which colleges fit? Go to the people you know.2021-07-15T22:20:09+00:00

Mental Training Begins in the Gym

2021-07-15T22:17:52+00:00

Most sports psychologists work with athletes on the mental side of their sport in an office setting. I have found the most productive work I do with athletes is during their actual practice sessions. But, over the last few [Read More]

Mental Training Begins in the Gym2021-07-15T22:17:52+00:00

5 Ways: Narrow Down The College Search Without Spending A Fortune

2021-07-16T17:05:55+00:00

1. Network.

People in your network (aka friends, parents, friends of friends/parents) have knowledge that is worth pursuing. There will be somebody who has gone where you’re considering going. Pursue them. Ask them questions.  Get a human feel for each place.

2. Beware [Read More]

5 Ways: Narrow Down The College Search Without Spending A Fortune2021-07-16T17:05:55+00:00

Red Flags for Over-Invested Sports Parents

2021-07-15T22:13:45+00:00

Red Flag #1: Merging with Your Child

In your zeal to see your children find athletic success, you are in danger of becoming so involved in your their efforts that you may not distinguish between your own needs and those of [Read More]

Red Flags for Over-Invested Sports Parents2021-07-15T22:13:45+00:00