Prep News

Mar 25 2015

What Does Your Transcript Say About You?

You're probably (painfully) aware that your transcript is a record of every grade you earned – and that all of those grades are averaged to produce a single number, your cumulative GPA. But admissions officers have their eyes on more than the bottom line. There are other things they examine to get a sense of what kind of college student you'll be.

Mar 25 2015

Offseason tips to maximize in season success

As the school year comes to a close for high school and college athletes it’s time to plan ahead for the upcoming competitive season.

Mar 02 2015

Scholar Baller® of the Month: Zach Zenner

Every month, NFL Player Engagement and Scholar Baller® highlight a high school or college football student-athlete for their outstanding performance in the classroom and community. This month’s Scholar-Baller® of the Month is Zach Zenner, a senior running back for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

Feb 15 2015

Valuable Lessons from the Super Bowl XLIX High School and Collegiate Coaches Forum

The recent Super Bowl XLIX High School and Collegiate Coaches Forum at Arizona State University was host to more than 100 high school and college athletic administrators and football coaches from across Arizona.

Feb 15 2015

Super Bowl XLIX Sports Career Expo Recap

On Friday February 30th, 2015 NFLPE and Why Not Sports teamed up to host the Super Bowl XLIX Sports Career Expo at Arizona State University. Nine high schools from the Phoenix Union Public School District participated in the 4th annual event exposing participants to a variety of careers in sport beyond the playing field and teaching essential life skills.

Feb 15 2015

An Interview with Coach Bruce Larsen

Coach Larson graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1982 and University Wisconsin River Falls 1987. In the fall of 1987 he began his teaching and coaching career at Somerset High School. He has been in Somerset for the past twenty eight years. Over the years he served one year as the head girls basketball coach, twelve years as the head wrestling coach, five years as the head baseball coach, two years as the head track coach, five years as the head junior high track coach, twelve years as an assistant football coach and sixteen years as the head football coach.

Feb 15 2015

Tips To Get the Most Out Of Your College Visit

When it comes to researching potential schools, there is nothing better than the college visit. If possible, visit every college that you are strongly considering.

Feb 06 2015

Scholar Baller® of the Month: Keenan Reynolds

Every month, NFL Player Engagement and Scholar Baller® highlight a high school or college football student-athlete for their outstanding performance in the classroom and community. This month’s Scholar-Baller® of the Month is Keenan Reynolds, a junior quarterback for the Navy Midshipmen.

Jan 18 2015

10 Things to Teach Your Son About True Manhood

In the book Season of Life, Joe Ehrmann says there are three false ideas of masculinity: athletic ability, sexual conquest, and wealth accumulation. Instead, true masculinity is defined by two principles. One is relationships…to love and be loved by your family.

Jan 18 2015

What’s Your BIG IDEA to Make a Difference?

LEAD360 is the platform that powers youth service ideas: to realize their vision, act as the megaphone for their voices, and empower them and the country to ACT with MAXIMUM IMPACT.