by Amy Bryant | Dec 31, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, Coaching for Coaches, College Athletics Recruiting, Integrity in College Athletics
As the year comes to a close, I find myself returning to a handful of expressions I’ve repeated for years—first as a college coach, then as a parent, and now as someone who works closely with families navigating recruitment and college decisions. These phrases aren’t...
by Amy Bryant | Nov 30, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, Coaching for Coaches, College Athletics Recruiting, Integrity in College Athletics
When I was a coach, I knew that most of my incoming freshmen had been the best players on their teams back home. They were used to competing week after week in the top spot. It was a tough adjustment when, inevitably, some of them didn’t end up in the lineup. I never...
by Amy Bryant | Nov 3, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, Team Culture
Dear Coach Bryant: My son is a senior on his high school hockey team, and while he’s getting plenty of ice time, he’s really struggling with his coach. The team as a whole seems frustrated—the players say communication is poor, and morale is low. I’ve tried to remind...
by Amy Bryant | Oct 6, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, College Athletics Recruiting
Dear Coach Bryant: My son is a junior baseball player, and we’re about to take our very first college visit. He’s eager to tour the school, meet the team, sit down with the coach and see the field. I’m excited too, but I’m not sure what my role should be during the...
by Amy Bryant | Sep 20, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, College Athletics Recruiting
Learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia are more common among student-athletes than many realize. While only a small percentage of college athletes report a documented learning disability, experts believe the real number is significantly higher—often undiagnosed...
by Amy Bryant | Aug 31, 2025 | Advice for Parents, Advice for Student-Athletes, College Athletics Recruiting
Dear Coach Bryant, My son runs cross country and recently told us he wants to quit. He’s a sophomore in high school and has always been active, but he says he’s just not enjoying it anymore. I don’t want to force him to keep going if his heart’s not in it, but I also...
