Amy Bryant recently presented at the 2026 Independent Educational Consultants Association Annual Conference in Baltimore alongside Jen Hambleton of College Consulting Collaborative. Their session, “Supporting LD/ND Student-Athletes Through the College Search Process,”...
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...
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...
Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents follows Amy and Keenan Hickton as they explore how parental support rooted in trust, humility, and awareness can unlock an athlete’s full potential. Keenan reflects on how his own parents supported his late...
Photo credit: Dane Sponberg, Raftermen On August 9, Amy Bryant, founder of Bryant College Coaching, was inducted into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame. In honor of her induction, the Georgia Tennis Foundation released this video detailing Bryant's remarkable...
Dear Coach Bryant, My son is about to start his freshman year playing water polo in college, and I’m excited for him—but also a nervous wreck. He’s going to be juggling a rigorous academic load, intense training, and trying to earn playing time on a very competitive...
Today's Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features Gustavus Adolphus head coach Tommy Valentini, who shares the powerful story behind his team’s NCAA doubles national championship—one rooted in culture, gratitude, and perspective. Tommy highlights how his...
Today’s Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features Kirk Wagner, who shares the story of his journey from a soccer-playing son of German immigrants to a high school coach in Atlanta, weaving in lessons from his professional playing days in Germany and his...
Dear Coach Bryant, We just got back from visiting with a coach at my daughter's dream college and she hasn’t stopped smiling since. The facilities were impressive and the coach seemed energetic and driven. But as a parent, I can’t help but wonder—beyond the glossy...
Today's Play on Picking Teams: A Playbook for Parents features the return of Olympian and educator Steve Brown. He shares how he’s now giving back through the Steve Brown Academy and his Complete Your Square approach to student-athlete development. Steve opens up...
Amy Bryant and the Student Athlete Advisors attended the HECA conference in San Antonio. The conference offered a strong slate of sessions that addressed timely topics in college advising and athletics. Equally important were the opportunities to connect with...
Amy Bryant, a trailblazer in Division III athletics, has been inducted into the inaugural full class of the Richard A. Rasmussen University Athletic Association (UAA) Hall of Fame. This first full class honors 36 individuals—student-athletes, coaches, and...
One of the most common questions high school student-athletes ask is: “When can college coaches start contacting me?” The answer depends on the governing body, division and the sport—but before we get into those specific dates (listed below), there are a few key...