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How to Make Yourself More Marketable in the Transfer Portal
As a budding college athlete, you need to manage your career carefully to stand out and attract the attention of college coaches and...

What Happens When You Enter the Transfer Portal and Don’t Get an Offer?
Insight into navigating the hard side of being in the transfer portal. The most recent data available from the NCAA shows that of all the Division 1...

NIL Deals Beyond Football and Basketball
NIL deals are happening for athletes in almost every collegiate sport. Football and basketball dominate the headlines when it comes to NIL deals,...

Field Hockey Terrain: How It Affects Your Play and What to Do
A look into some different surfaces for college student-athletes to play field hockey on. As a field hockey player, the terrain beneath your shoes...

Considering the Transfer Portal? The Options for Field Hockey Athletes
2024-2025 Changes to the Field Hockey Transfer Landscape First established in 2018, the NCAA revamped its regulations and eligibility requirements...