ADMISSIONS FOR ATHLETES
An interview series on the college athletic recruitment process
Join Harvard Hall of Fame athlete and co-founder of Ivy Method Tutors Peyton McDavitt as she interviews admissions officers, athletic liaisons, and NCAA coaches & scouts to demystify the recruitment process for student-athletes.
Learn the essential action steps your student must take to become a recruited college athlete. Hear firsthand what coaches & scouts are looking for in prospects, and the test scores and grades you really need to get in.
EPISODE TWO
TUFTS FIELD HOCKEY HEAD COACH
Hall of fame coach Tina Mattera shares what she is looking for in student-athletes both on and off the field. She gives insightful tips on how and when to reach out to coaches, what the typical academic profile looks like for a Tufts athlete, what NOT to do, and practical advice on demo reels and college visits.
EPISODE THREE
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL ADMISSIONS
Former Franklin & Marshall Admissions Officer and Athletic Liaison Matt Arant shares inside knowledge from his many years working in admissions and his role as an intermediary between coaches and the admissions office. He covers the components of a pre-read, how athletes can craft a multidimensional application, and important timelines not to miss!
EPISODE FOUR
PEAK PERFORMANCE COACH KIRSTEN JONES
Kirsten Jones, author of “Raising Empowered Athletes,” has helped hundreds of families navigate the intensity of today’s youth sports environment with balance and perspective. She shares tools and tactics to help parents support their student-athletes towards admission to colleges where they'll feel perfectly at home -- both on the field and in the classroom.