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The Tiger Woods Effect on collegiate golf

The Tiger Woods Effect on collegiate golf

Collegiate golf was always an important route to professional golf. However, college golfers had quite a different approach to their development than the rest of the student athletes. Rob Grube of The Stanford golf team speaks about the way they have changed their approach to the sport thanks to alumni Tiger Woods. Preparing for golf Read the full article

President Obama honors NCAA student athletes

President Obama honors NCAA student athletes

The President continues a tradition started by President George W. Bush by honouring championship teams and student athletes from across the NCAA with a reception at the White House. Various championship teams and players are recognised for their efforts to give back to their communities, continuing an effort begun by President Obama of sports champions Read the full article

The advantages of playing college tennis

The advantages of playing college tennis

Hear from tennis legend Billie Jean King and current stars John Isner, Bob Bryan & Mike Bryan about how playing in college shaped them for success both on and off the court. Many past and current tennis stars came through American Collegiate Sports system and are fast to highlight the advantages of their time in Read the full article

NCAA student athlete – preparing for life

NCAA student athlete – preparing for life

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) understands the importance of preparing athletes for a life outside their sport. As an NCAA student athlete you will be given the opportunity to study for a degree just like any other student enrolled at the university or college. The difference is they don’t have the pressures of practices, workouts, Read the full article

David Weir explains the sports scholarship benefits

David Weir explains the sports scholarship benefits

Scotland Internationalist and Glasgow Rangers FC Captain David Weir talks about his time in the USA as a student athlete and the benefits for youngsters looking to follow the same route. He names a lot of obvious sports scholarship benefits such as training and facilities, the level of competition, but also points out to the benefits Read the full article