Announcing a new chapter: Introducing "College Pipe", our new dedicated platform for college recruitment, along with a new name, logo, color theme, and website. Smarthlete will continue as a separate brand for our service offerings, while College Pipe will focus on our tech solutions. This rebrand allows us to better serve our diverse customer base and reflect our commitment to innovation in college sports recruiting.
As the new year unfolds, we take a look back at a dynamic fall sports season, with collegiate teams excelling in cross country, soccer, water polo, volleyball, and football - showcasing the spirit of true champions across divisions.
Most athletes, who end up getting recruited by a college hockey program spend some time playing junior hockey in any of the various divisions. Jonas Dobnig took the time to speak to us about his experience as a junior hockey player in New Jersey (NCDC), practice, as well as his take-aways from representing his home country at the Junior World Cup 2023.
Scholarship Offers from College Coaches and Universities may turn out very different from each other. Some expensive, some cheap and the big question always is: which one is the best option for me and is it worth it? This Friday Scholarship Guide is all about figuring out what matters.
How can triathlon be both a varsity sport (NCAA) & Club Sport? We had the chance to speak with Head Coach Dyer, who is responsible for having built one of the strongest tri-programs in the last years. Topics covered are: Eligibility, Amateurism & Scholarships
Depending on your level of play, the recruiting process can look way different: playing junior hockey for a year or two in the U.S. / Canada or straight to college. Either way, you've got to understand the junior hockey & college landscape and what playing collegiate hockey (D1, D2, D3 or ACHA) requires.
The peak of your recruiting process is signing with a school, which many recruits do on National Signing Day. If you decide to capture this moment on camera, the big question is: 'What are you going to wear?'
Dr. Michael Rocque (associate professor at Bates College, Maine) makes a strong case as to why universities should not cut down on athletic programs, related or unrelated to Covid-19.
With universities looking at their cost structure (athletics expenses included), scholarship budgets are under scrutiny and athletic programs have been cut. Understand what's going on, so you can plan your recruiting process better.
Getting recruited involves a lot of communication. You reaching out to coaches, coaches responding and following-up! 4 clear rules to make your life somewhat easier.
