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Stop Wasting Time on Elite-Only Platforms: 5 Steps to Monetize Your NIL as a "Non-Top Tier" High School Athlete
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Stop Wasting Time on Elite-Only Platforms: 5 Steps to Monetize Your NIL as a "Non-Top Tier" High School Athlete

Here's the reality check nobody talks about: performance on the field has relatively small impact on NIL potential.

RMG

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Today

5 min

Level Up Your Coach Contact Game: Step-By-Step Recruitment With Recruit My Game
Recruiting

Level Up Your Coach Contact Game: Step-By-Step Recruitment With Recruit My Game

Getting recruited isn't just about being the fastest swimmer or strongest linebacker anymore.

RMG

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Yesterday

5 min

7 Mistakes You're Making with Basketball Recovery (And How Smart Parents Are Using Sleep + Nutrition Data to Get Their Kids Recruited)
Nutrition

7 Mistakes You're Making with Basketball Recovery (And How Smart Parents Are Using Sleep + Nutrition Data to Get Their Kids Recruited)

Listen up, basketball parents!

RMG

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4 days ago

5 min

Why Playing Flag Football Makes You Dangerous (in a Good Way)
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Why Playing Flag Football Makes You Dangerous (in a Good Way)

Listen up, flag football families: your sport just became your secret weapon.

RMG

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4 days ago

5 min

Staying Ahead of the Pain: How Track Families Can Lower Injury Risk During Recruitment Season
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Staying Ahead of the Pain: How Track Families Can Lower Injury Risk During Recruitment Season

The recruiting spotlight can feel intense for track families.

RMG

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1 weeks ago

5 min

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Simple Ways Soccer Families Can Manage the Pressures of College Recruiting
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Simple Ways Soccer Families Can Manage the Pressures of College Recruiting

The college soccer recruiting journey can feel like riding an emotional roller coaster

RMG

Site Administrator

1 weeks ago

5 min

Are College Showcases Dead? How Smart Parents Are Getting Their Kids Recruited Using QR Code Business Cards and 30-Second Video Pitches
Recruiting

Are College Showcases Dead? How Smart Parents Are Getting Their Kids Recruited Using QR Code Business Cards and 30-Second Video Pitches

The short answer? College showcases aren't dead: but they're not enough anymore.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 weeks ago

5 min

Girls' Sports Explosion: 5 Steps to Capitalize on the 60% Growth in Flag Football and Wrestling Before Everyone Catches On
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Girls' Sports Explosion: 5 Steps to Capitalize on the 60% Growth in Flag Football and Wrestling Before Everyone Catches On

If you're a coach, administrator, or program director, this is your moment to lead rather than follow.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 weeks ago

5 min

7 Mistakes You're Making with Your College Target List (And How Data-Driven Athletes Are Getting Recruited in 2025)
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7 Mistakes You're Making with Your College Target List (And How Data-Driven Athletes Are Getting Recruited in 2025)

Creating your college target list feels overwhelming.

RMG

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3 weeks ago

5 min

Gut Health Secrets Revealed: What High School Coaches Don't Want You to Know About the Brain-Performance Connection
Nutrition

Gut Health Secrets Revealed: What High School Coaches Don't Want You to Know About the Brain-Performance Connection

Your gut MATTERS in sports.

RMG

Site Administrator

3 weeks ago

5 min

Stop Wasting Time on Dream Schools: 5 Steps to Find Your Perfect Athletic-Academic Fit Using Data (Not Emotion)
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Stop Wasting Time on Dream Schools: 5 Steps to Find Your Perfect Athletic-Academic Fit Using Data (Not Emotion)

Every year, thousands of student-athletes chase prestigious "dream schools"

RMG

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3 weeks ago

5 min

Stop Wasting Time on Generic Outreach: The Proven Direct Message Framework That Gets Coaches to Respond in 24 Hours
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Stop Wasting Time on Generic Outreach: The Proven Direct Message Framework That Gets Coaches to Respond in 24 Hours

Your recruiting messages are getting ignored, and it's not because coaches don't need talented athletes.

RMG

Site Administrator

4 weeks ago

5 min

Parental Involvement vs. Athlete Independence: Which Recruiting Strategy Actually Gets College Coaches' Attention?
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Parental Involvement vs. Athlete Independence: Which Recruiting Strategy Actually Gets College Coaches' Attention?

The recruiting process has fundamentally changed, and the answer to this age-old debate might surprise you.

RMG

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4 weeks ago

5 min

Social Media Recruiting Secrets Revealed: What College Coaches Don't Want You to Know About Instagram and TikTok
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Social Media Recruiting Secrets Revealed: What College Coaches Don't Want You to Know About Instagram and TikTok

College coaches are scrolling through your Instagram and TikTok accounts right now. They're evaluating not just your athletic ability, but your character, decision-making, and whether you'd be a good fit for their program.

RMG

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4 weeks ago

5 min

Your Personal Brand vs Your Athletic Stats: Which Actually Gets You Recruited in the NIL Era?
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Your Personal Brand vs Your Athletic Stats: Which Actually Gets You Recruited in the NIL Era?

The recruiting landscape has undergone a seismic shift.

RMG

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1 months ago

5 min

Helicopter Parents vs. Hands-Off Approach: Which Strategy Actually Helps Your Athlete Get Recruited?
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Helicopter Parents vs. Hands-Off Approach: Which Strategy Actually Helps Your Athlete Get Recruited?

The recruiting process is stressful enough without worrying whether you're helping or hurting your athlete's chances.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Your Quick-Start Guide to NIL Compliance: What High School Athletes Need to Know Before Their First Deal
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Your Quick-Start Guide to NIL Compliance: What High School Athletes Need to Know Before Their First Deal

The NIL landscape has transformed athletic recruitment forever.

RMG

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1 months ago

5 min

Are Summer Showcases Dead? 7 Modern Ways Freshmen Are Getting Recruited Before Junior Year
Recruiting

Are Summer Showcases Dead? 7 Modern Ways Freshmen Are Getting Recruited Before Junior Year

Summer showcases aren't dead: they've evolved.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Are Traditional Recruiting Methods Dead? Why Digital Profiles Will Make or Break Your College Dreams
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Are Traditional Recruiting Methods Dead? Why Digital Profiles Will Make or Break Your College Dreams

The recruiting game has fundamentally changed. While your parents might have gotten noticed through high school coaches making phone calls or sending highlight tapes in the mail, today's college recruitment operates in a completely different universe.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

The Coach Outreach Formula: How to Write DMs That Actually Get Responses (With Templates)
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The Coach Outreach Formula: How to Write DMs That Actually Get Responses (With Templates)

Getting college coaches to notice you in 2025 isn't just about athletic talent, it's about strategic communication.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Are QR Code Business Cards Dead? 5 Modern Ways to Stand Out at Showcases and Camps
Recruiting

Are QR Code Business Cards Dead? 5 Modern Ways to Stand Out at Showcases and Camps

The short answer? Absolutely not.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Transfer Portal Dominating Recruitment? 5 Steps How High School Athletes Can Still Get Noticed in 2025
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Transfer Portal Dominating Recruitment? 5 Steps How High School Athletes Can Still Get Noticed in 2025

The landscape of college recruiting has fundamentally shifted.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Are SATs Dead? How International Athletes Are Winning College Scholarships Without Traditional Requirements
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Are SATs Dead? How International Athletes Are Winning College Scholarships Without Traditional Requirements

The rumors of the SAT's death have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, standardized testing is experiencing one of the biggest comebacks in higher education history.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

High School Coaches: Stop Wasting Time on Old-School Recruiting Methods – Here's What Actually Works Now
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High School Coaches: Stop Wasting Time on Old-School Recruiting Methods – Here's What Actually Works Now

The recruiting game has fundamentally changed, and many high school coaches are still playing by rules that no longer exist.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Wearable Tech Vs Traditional Stats: Which Is Better For Your College Recruiting Profile in 2025?
Training

Wearable Tech Vs Traditional Stats: Which Is Better For Your College Recruiting Profile in 2025?

The college recruiting landscape has transformed dramatically in 2025.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Free Recruiting Apps vs Premium Platforms: Which Is Better for Your College Dreams in 2025?
Recruiting

Free Recruiting Apps vs Premium Platforms: Which Is Better for Your College Dreams in 2025?

Let's cut through the marketing noise and examine what actually works.

RMG

Site Administrator

1 months ago

5 min

Stop Wasting Time on Geographic Barriers: 5 Steps to Get Noticed by College Coaches Outside Your Region
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Stop Wasting Time on Geographic Barriers: 5 Steps to Get Noticed by College Coaches Outside Your Region

Geographic location shouldn't determine your athletic future.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

Stop Wasting Time on Outdated Highlight Reels: The 2025 Digital Profile Blueprint Coaches Actually Want to See
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Stop Wasting Time on Outdated Highlight Reels: The 2025 Digital Profile Blueprint Coaches Actually Want to See

The traditional highlight reel that dominated sports recruiting for years is dying a slow death.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

AI Recruiting Tools Secrets Revealed: What College Coaches Don't Want You to Know
Recruiting

AI Recruiting Tools Secrets Revealed: What College Coaches Don't Want You to Know

The college recruiting landscape has undergone a silent revolution.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

10 Reasons Your Recruiting Profile Isn't Getting Coach Attention (And the Data-Driven Solutions That Work)
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10 Reasons Your Recruiting Profile Isn't Getting Coach Attention (And the Data-Driven Solutions That Work)

Your recruiting profile is your digital first impression, but if coaches aren't responding to your outreach, you're not alone.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

Struggling With Recruitment Stress? 5 Steps to Protect Your Mental Health While Chasing Your College Dreams
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Struggling With Recruitment Stress? 5 Steps to Protect Your Mental Health While Chasing Your College Dreams

Nearly 87% of student-athletes report experiencing significant stress during the recruitment process, and that number continues climbing as competition intensifies in 2025.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

The NCAA Settlement Changed Everything: Your Quick-Start Guide to Navigating Recruitment in 2025
Recruiting

The NCAA Settlement Changed Everything: Your Quick-Start Guide to Navigating Recruitment in 2025

If you're navigating recruitment right now, you're operating in uncharted territory: but with the right strategy, this disruption creates unprecedented opportunities.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

Why NIL Rules Will Change the Way You Build Your Recruiting Profile in 2025
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Why NIL Rules Will Change the Way You Build Your Recruiting Profile in 2025

The recruiting game has fundamentally changed. What worked for student-athletes even two years ago won't cut it in 2025. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules have transformed college athletics from a purely performance-based recruitment system into a comprehensive personal brand evaluation process.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

Free AI Tools vs. Premium Recruiting Platforms: Which Is Better for Your Athletic Recruitment?
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Free AI Tools vs. Premium Recruiting Platforms: Which Is Better for Your Athletic Recruitment?

The athletic recruitment landscape has transformed dramatically with the rise of AI technology and digital platforms. Today's student-athletes face a critical decision: should you rely on free AI tools and basic recruiting platforms, or invest in premium solutions? The answer isn't one-size-fits-all, but depends on your specific goals, budget, and recruitment timeline.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

7 Mistakes You're Making with Your Recruiting Profile (and How to Fix Them Before Coaches Notice)
Recruiting

7 Mistakes You're Making with Your Recruiting Profile (and How to Fix Them Before Coaches Notice)

7 Mistakes You're Making with Your Recruiting Profile (and How to Fix Them Before Coaches Notice)

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

The New Frontier in Student-Athlete Recruitment: How the NCAA Settlement Is Reshaping the Game
Recruiting

The New Frontier in Student-Athlete Recruitment: How the NCAA Settlement Is Reshaping the Game

With sweeping NCAA policy changes taking effect, high school athletes are now facing a recruitment landscape marked by direct payments, flexible scholarships, and heightened competition through transfer portals.

RMG

Site Administrator

2 months ago

5 min

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