Articles by Katie Lever, Ph. D
Is Your Scholarship Guaranteed?
4 Key Terms To Help You Understand Athletic Scholarships
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|January 27, 2023
In a perfect world, all athletic scholarships would be guaranteed for four years (and plenty of people believe they actually are), but unfortunately, the NCAA is far from perfect. The...
Great Tips!
Reddit Roundup: Advice For Current College Athletes From Retired Athletes
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|January 25, 2023
Let's face it: sooner or later, every athlete's career comes to a close. So what do you do when that happens? To help current athletes navigate life after college sports,...
Change is Coming?
Modernizing College Sports? 2 Pros and Cons of the NCAA’s Latest Policy Changes
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|January 16, 2023
It's been a busy few years for NCAA policymakers. After the NCAA was all but forced by state and federal pressure to relinquish its grip on name, image, and likeness...
Go Team!
Reddit Roundup: What are the Best Mascots in College Sports?
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|January 13, 2023
Mascots. Love them or hate them, they make sports fun and are an essential part of every game day. But which one is the best? We asked our Reddit community...
Gender Equity News
New Year, New Legislation: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the Fair Play for Women Act
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|December 26, 2022
2022 may be coming to a close, but it's ending on a very promising note for female athletes. Last week, Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Alma Adams introduced the Fair...
The Earlier, the Better?
Football Recruiting Tips: What Does the Early Read Process Look Like in the Recruiting Process?
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|December 16, 2022
An early read is essentially when a coach takes a recruit's academic information and presents it to the admissions office of their university to get a feel for whether or...
Be Yourself!
Cal State Poly Men’s Soccer Coach Matt O’Sullivan On Authenticity and Passion in Recruiting
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|November 10, 2022
Matt O'Sullivan is the men's soccer coach for California State Polytechnic University – Pomona. O'Sullivan is the 11th head coach for CPP men's soccer and was named Big West Conference...
Sharp Shooter!
Athlete Feature: Keep Caitlin Clark on Your Radar
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|October 14, 2022
If you're a fan of women's college hoops, you know who Caitlin Clark is. A junior point guard for the University of Iowa, Clark has started every game for the...
Never Stop Improving!
Why Athletes Should Read More (Plus 6 Book Recommendations)
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|October 6, 2022
It's common knowledge that reading is good for the mind, but they can be particularly good for athletes. Although it may be tempting to scroll through your phone at the...
Mid-major Madness!
Keep Your Eyes on the Little Guys: The Best Mid-Major Football Matchups of Week 4
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|September 26, 2022
As a former mid-major college athlete, I'm always on the lookout for high-quality small program football games on Saturdays and I didn't have to look too hard this past weekend....
Mid Major Madness!
Eyes on the Little Guys: The Best Mid-Major Football Games of Week 3
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|September 19, 2022
Week 3 of the college football season just passed and the mid-majors have given fans plenty to watch so far. Last week saw two top-25 upsets, that really cost Power...
Get Up, It's GameDay!
Is College GameDay Coming to Your Campus? 8 Essential Tips to Make the Most of it!
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|September 16, 2022
Originating in 1987, College GameDay is a weekly broadcast aired live on ESPN featuring a marquee matchup of college football teams, predictions, celebrity guests, witty fan-designed signs, free stuff, and...