College Selection for Student Athletes and Parents

Pathway to Play Workshop

September 14, 2025

About the workshop

This 3-hour workshop empowers high school student-athletes and their families with the essential knowledge, tools and resources to successfully navigate the challenging process of securing and maintaining college academics and athletics. By attending, families will gain the insights needed to identify the right college choice that aligns with the student’s athletic and academic goals.

Our mission is to cultivate confidence, self-advocacy, and a strong voice within student-athletes as they pursue opportunities to compete at the college level.

Event Takeaways

We will share stories of successes, challenges and pitfalls in order to help our families understand the best approach and the vast possibilities for navigating an athlete’s dream of playing college sports.

Be prepared for an engaging, powerful, and empowering workshop where you gain valuable insights, tools, resources, and knowledge to tackle this process successfully!

What is the reality of college athletics for me?

Understand the recruiting process and learn proven strategies from expert coaches, advisors, and academic advocates.

How do I go from high school sports to college?

Learn insider strategies on how to market yourself, get on coaches’ radars, and maximize your chance of earning a roster spot.

How can I gain an advantage?

Identify the ideal college program based on your academic and athletic goals.

How do I prepare for college athletics?

Understand the transition from high school to college and equip yourself with the strategies to deal with the pitfalls of that first year.

How do I support my child through emotional challenges and pressures?

Recognize the emotional challenges of transitioning from home to college athletics, and get ready for the upcoming changes.

How can I, as a parent, provide support for my student-athlete?

Discover how parents can help their student athletes navigate the college expectations and engage with confidence.

Who the event is for

This event is tailored for high school student-athletes who aspire to compete at the college level. It provides a comprehensive roadmap to navigate college academics, the athletic recruiting process, and transition into college.

The workshop is also tailored for parents of high school student-athletes, offering a simplified, holistic approach to the breakdown of the college recruiting process, academic success, and the preparedness for stepping onto campus. Equipping parents with this important knowledge enables them to add to their own support system while encouraging their student-athlete through this process.