College Recruiting
Think Before You Tweet: Social Media Lessons for Athletes
All of us have done something because we thought it was "cool," but it turned out not to be the best choice. When it comes to social media, an ill-advised [...]
5 Prospects to Watch at the 2013 NFL Combine
Geno Smith prepares for the NFL Combine at IMG Academy. At the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, more than 300 prospects will be put through a battery of tests [...]
Get College Coaches’ Attention at Webletes.com’s Football Combine Camps
Didn't get a scholarship offer before signing day? It’s not too late to receive an offer from the school of your dreams. This month kicks off the annual 17-city High School [...]
10 Ways to Score Better on the SAT or ACT
If you want to play and study at any level of “the next level”–Division I, II, III or NAIA—you have to take the SAT or ACT. These standardized tests have [...]
Help Uncle Sam, Help You
The military offers several ways to earn money for college or repay your loans. Attend a Service Academy Every student at the five U.S. service academies receives a full scholarship; [...]
Academy Awards: Sports at a U.S. Service Academy
Eric Kettani didn’t have to pay for college. A standout fullback and linebacker at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio, Kettani was recruited by many schools, including big programs [...]
Yes, You Can Win the Heisman
Ok, so your chances of taking home the top honor in college football are pretty slim. But if you study as hard as you play—and are involved with your community [...]
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
DO: Friend or “Like” a school or its admissions office. DO NOT: Friend a school admissions officer’s personal page. DO: Examine privacy settings often. DO NOT: Assume those settings will [...]
Social Media and Recruiting: All Eyes On You
Today’s recruits are more visible than ever. That’s not necessarily a good thing. (But it’s not all bad.) Heads up: Somebody could be watching you. Your photos on Facebook. Your [...]
5 Things to Examine at Any College
Coach Has the coach been with the program for years, or does he or she have a history of changing schools? Coaching Style Watch games on TV or online—or better [...]