Brad Groleau: Turning a Passion into a Career Student-athletes can sometimes feel scared about what lies ahead in the future. Work is a big scary word. To some, it means...
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"Education and giving our student-athletes the tools they need to succeed in life is at the core of our mission," Seton Hall University has partnered with Game Plan to offer...
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The Future of Student-Athlete Development Key Takeaways from the Webinar on 9/22 On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, we hosted a webinar on the “Future of Student-Athlete Development” featuring a panel...
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“Vanderbilt is excited to partner with Game Plan to provide an online platform for additional resources for our student-athletes.” Vanderbilt Athletics partners with Game Plan with efforts to engage student-athletes...
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"Student-athlete success is our top priority and Game Plan is a platform that will elevate our student-athlete experience in a wide spectrum of topics," The University of California at Irvine...
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“Self-awareness is the foundation of the Lehigh student-athlete development experience, and the educational modules offered through Game Plan will encourage our students to customize and own their journey.” Lehigh University...
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“One of our core beliefs is supporting our student-athletes and teaming-up with Game Plan provides another tool for our UofL student-athletes to learn and grow through life skills development, mentoring,...
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Updated brand and logo. Same vision. Enhanced focus. Game Plan is committed to guiding 100% of athletes through 100% of their journey. With over 100,000 athletes, 300 athletic organizations, 750,000...
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Tom Gizzi Joins Game Plan as VP of Employer and Sponsor Markets Committed to guiding 100% of athletes through 100% of their journey, Tom Gizzi joins Game Plan as the...
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“We place a high emphasis on the holistic development of our student-athletes and Game Plan offers a wonderful blueprint to help us achieve this goal.” St. Edward’s University Athletics announced...
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"As the needs of our student-athletes evolve, we continue to look for innovative ways to enhance their college experience and prepare them for life after sport." The University of Tampa...
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Sourlis: CEO and Founder of Men’s Mental “A couple of months after the class ended, I realized that with COVID-19 happening, everyone is at home, everything is shut down, mental...
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Athletic Director Rick George The Director of Athletics at the University of Colorado, Rick George, sat down with Cody Ferraro to discuss his development in the world of sports on...
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Game Plan adds new Team Members Cody Newton and Margaret DeBruhl. Cody Newton Cody Newton, Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Game Plan, has managerial expertise and a breadth of experience...
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From Student-Athlete to Entrepreneur “Student-athletes know how to plan. They have goals for themselves and set plans to do things daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. That is a skill that...
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Transitioning from Student-Athlete to Student-Athlete Development “Through this experience, I was able to learn about what it looked like from the staff side that we don’t see as student-athletes,” Sofia...
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Game Plan Connects Athletes To Jobs Through Partnership With INFLCR GREENVILLE, N.C. – June 24, 2021 – Game Plan, a leading solution for connecting athletes with employers, is partnering with...
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NIL Landscape: From an Athletics Compliance Perspective “My biggest concern as an attorney and working in compliance is the liability concerns. Student-athletes have to be aware.." After spending her fair...
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Jarrod Franklin: Finding His Place Off The Field Jarrod Franklin knows exactly how hard you need to work to be successful. During his 5 seasons on the Tulane University football...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Athletics Ashton Henderson, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Detroit Pistons, sat down with Cody Ferraro on the Power The Journey Podcast to...
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Game Plan Athletes Gain Access to Over 750,000 New Career Opportunities The leader in athlete development on and off the field explodes into summer by resetting the industry bar for...
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Roundtable with the leaders of Player Development for the NBA Since partnering with Game Plan, the NBA has been able to consolidate its player development programs into a single platform....
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Luke Dilzell joins Game Plan to serve as VP of Finance & Operations. Luke joined Game Plan in the Spring of 2021 as VP of Finance and Operations. Luke was...
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Deonte Holden: Law of Athlete “I just always had the mindset to utilize all of my resources. That includes people I’ve met or the skills I’d developed over my football...
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Game Plan is excited to announce the dates and times for 2 upcoming webinars focused around the New Game Plan platform. This webinar's main focus is to detail how Game...
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Karrie Crocker joins Game Plan to serve as the in-house eLearning Consultant. Karrie Crocker is our in-house eLearning consultant who will help not only develop but create the framework of...
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Game Plan, the leading student-athlete engagement and educational platform, is pleased to announce a new way to communicate opportunities to Student-Athletes and Administrators. Through Text. By Texting the number 252-618-1671,...
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Jim Pignataro has held multiple positions at Michigan State University since 1996, with his most recent role being the Executive Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services since 2015. Pignataro served...
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Emily Ehman: Life After Sport “No one is going to give me anything. I have to start making my own opportunities.” Since she was 9 years old, Emily Ehman knew...
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"Game Plan has proved to be a tremendous resource in our attempt to educate our student-athletes on a variety of pertinent and important subjects" Game Plan, the leading student-athlete engagement...
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Leveraging LinkedIn as a Student-Athlete “If I were a current student-athlete, I would be all in on LinkedIn from an early age reaching out and setting up informational interviews with...
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Roman Oben: VP of Football Development for the NFL "Don't underestimate the value of process and perspective." Roman Oben joined the NFL in 2015 as the NFL’s Director of Youth...
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Jordan Banks: From the Track to the Workplace “Your last track meet sticks with you. I just knew that every race that I was running in that competition would probably...
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Meet Amanda McGrew, Founder of the Athlete Dating App "Playoff" “I started noticing all of these niche dating apps and eventually asked myself: If I had to identify with one...
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SoCal Goalkeeper Plays Professional in Mexico “[everyone] will face many challenges but playing abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not many individuals get to experience.” From Downey, California, to Puebla, Mexico,...
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Life After Sport: From Walk-On to Dancing Weatherman “Sports have definitely played a role in where I’m at today.” Best known as the “Dancing Weatherman”, Nick Kosir has made his...
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Networking as a College Athlete Jasper Koenen was and remains a name among the student-athlete community at Michigan State. As a member of the Men’s Tennis team from 2014-2018, Koenen...
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Washington Native Realizes Professional Dream “I’m looking forward to realizing my lifelong dream of playing pro soccer and challenging myself in a new city and new environment” With his mom...
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Carlos Boogie Basham: Family, Football, Brand "What motivated me the most is seeing my mom and dad in the stands being proud of me, as well as the support I...
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Leah Edmond: Educating Through Social Media Platforms “I hope through my social media, I can show others not only my personality and my humor but also more serious things, such...
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Game Plan adds 3 Spring Interns Game Plan is excited to bring 3 new interns onto the team for the spring semester! After reviewing and interviewing over 100+ applicants across...
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MINNEAPOLIS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH GAME PLAN Minneapolis North High School has partnered with Game Plan to engage with their student-athletes and equip them with life skills to become...
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Oral Roberts University partners with Game Plan in efforts to engage student-athletes and staff with educational resources for off the field education. Game Plan, the leading student-athlete engagement and educational...
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“I found that you're going to be rewarded at the end because then they become strong women that are ready to take on the world.” Matt Ulmer was named the...
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The Lincoln University Athletics Department has partnered with Game Plan to engage with their student-athletes and equip them with game-changing resources. Game Plan, the leading student-athlete engagement and educational platform,...
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Game Plan is excited to announce its newest partnership with True North Sports. Through this partnership, Game Plan and True North Sports will be providing a first of its kind...
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The market for E-Learning has recorded historic growth as schools pivot to keep education alive amidst COVID-19. Schools across the country have migrated towards E-Learning to engage with their students...
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Ashland University announced on Monday (Dec. 14) a new partnership with Game Plan, the most widely used education and student-athlete development platform for high school, collegiate and professional athletic departments,...
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/ The Demons are a member of the Southland Conference and are the 3rd conference member to join the Game Plan team. NSU athletics hosts 14 varsity sports and student-athlete...
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BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – The Bloomsburg University athletic department has announced a partnership with Game Plan, the most widely used education and student-athlete development platform for high school, collegiate, and professional...
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Jaynee Nadolski was promoted to Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance & Governance of the Big Sky Conference in March of 2019. She also serves as the Senior Woman Administrator for...
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Edward M. Kull was named Director of Athletics at Fordham on July 1, 2020. A former Senior Vice President at GENYOUth Foundation, previously served as the Senior Director of Development...
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When the general public thinks of college football coaches they immediately think of the Head Coach, then the OC or DC and if they’re really big fans they’ll know the...
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Coastal Carolina Football has not only hit 2020 running with a record setting start but they have done it in incredible fashion. Ranked in the top 25 poll for the...
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Today, we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Chicago Fire’s Youth Academy. Through this partnership, the academy’s players will have access to a wide array of educational content...
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Coach Tony Shiffman is currently the Offensive Line coach at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest,IL. With a large following on social media Coach Shiffman is well known in the...
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”Be Intentional with building real & requited relationships with people, inside and outside of the industry. Michael JohnsonFlorida A&M - Associate Athletic Director Dear Younger Self.... “Mike: exercise your faith,...
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Game Plan is excited to announce its newest partnership with True North Sports. Through this partnership, Game Plan and True North Sports will be providing a first of its kind...
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Game Plan is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with The NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA). The NHLAA is a charitable organization devoted to bettering the lives of all...
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Game Plan is excited to introduce Brand Breakdown, an innovative new series with Kathleen Hessert exclusively for a select group of Game Plan partners. This series will focus on educating...
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All high school student-athletes are facing unique and unprecedented times. Will there be a season? How will they be recruited? And most importantly, how are they developing on/off the field?...
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Today, RISE and Game Plan announced the release of 10 new courses exclusively on Game Plan’s eLearning platform. The addition enhances their ability to educate athletes and empower the sports...
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OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky Wesleyan College Department of Athletics is proud to announce its partnership with Game Plan, the most widely used education and student athlete development platform for...
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Game Plan and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference are proud to announce their partnership to further enhance Diversity and Inclusion initiatives within their respective institutions. Through this partnership, the CACC...
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Athletics administrators are prioritizing their plans for return to play above all else, but it is also time to start addressing the pending Name, Image and Likeness legislation facing college...
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This summer, South Carolina Athletics rebranded its student-athlete development program with the launch of Gamecock CEO. In addition to this launch, they also renewed their partnership with Game Plan in the...
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Game Plan is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Grand Canyon University Athletics and its incredible staff. GCU continues to lead the way in innovative programming focused...
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Elite Edge Athlete partners with Game Plan to Prepare Young Athletes to Succeed in Sport and in Life
Game Plan is excited to announce its newest partner in the youth sports space: Elite Edge Athlete. Elite Edge Athlete is a trusted provider of athletic performance solutions for athletes...
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Game Plan and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference are pleased to announce a new partnership to enhance student-athlete development efforts around Mental Health Education. Through this partnership, the Great Midwest...
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Game Plan is excited to announce its first private high school athletics partner: John Paul II Catholic High School. JPII is located in Greenville, NC and will utilize Game Plan...
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Michigan State Athletics relaunches partnership with Game Plan with a renewed focus as the Virtual Personal Development and Player Development Platform for Spartan student-athletes. Game Plan brings eLearning resources directly...
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Today’s a special day here at Game Plan. The NFL has made a significant investment to enhance their rookie success and college outreach programs. These programs will guide college and professional...
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As this is an unprecedented time for college athletics and higher education in general we would like to applaud your leadership and placing student-athlete welfare as the highest priority. As...
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Texas A&M Department of Athletics has further enhanced the student-athlete experience by its new partnership with Game Plan. As a world-class institution and member of...
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Game Plan is proud to announce our newest partnership with the University of New Haven Department of Athletics. The Athletics Department at the University of New Haven strives to integrate…
Beyond Sports Foundation and Game Plan partner to Better Prepare Student-Athletes to Succeed in Life
Game Plan is excited to announce a new and innovative partnership with the Beyond Sports Foundation. About Beyond Sports Foundation Beyond Sports Foundation uses the power of sport to transform…
The Big Sky Conference has partnered with Game Plan to provide its member intuitions with access to Game Plan’s innovative student-athlete development software, a library of more than 100 innovative…
Purdue University Northwest Athletics is proud to announce its partnership with Game Plan, a comprehensive student-athlete development platform. The PNW Pride are the first NCAA Division II institution in the…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – On Thursday, the Great American Conference announced a partnership with Game Plan to provide custom eLearning courses to educate its student-athletes and administrators on the impact of sports…
Irving, TX – The Big 12 Conference has partnered with Game Plan to provide custom eLearning courses to educate its student-athletes and administrators on the impact of sports wagering and…
Next Play Webinar | Ep. 2 This Wednesday, September 11, Game Plan will host US Integrity’s president, Matt Holt on a webinar to discuss how leagues and athletics departments are…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As part of its continuing commitment to its mission of Building Champions and Razorbacks for Life, Razorback Athletics has announced a partnership with Game Plan to build…
Game Plan is excited to announce our newest partnership with Northwestern State Athletics! The Demons are a member of the Southland Conference and will be the 3rd conference member to…
Game Plan is excited to announce their Next Play Webinar Series spotlighting our subject matter partners. The fall webinar series will be led by industry experts covering the most pressing…
Customized educational program to begin during the 2019-20 academic season SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 Conference today announced the league has partnered with Game Plan to develop customized educational…
Thank you to the Wall Street Journal for showcasing Game Plan in your most recent article on college athletes and their transition into the workforce. Game Plan’s mission is to…
Last week, we released our 2019 Student-Athlete Development Industry Report (the feedback so far has been phenomenal). This report combines survey data collected from student-athlete development professionals at nearly 100...
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All athletes go through a journey. During the last phase of the collegiate part of that journey, the student-athlete goes through a vital transition. While this hand-off is daunting on…
Two brand new courses developed in partnership with One Love Foundation are now available inside the Game Plan platform! These courses cover topics related to healthy relationships and feature One…
It’s that time of year again when the top minds and key influencers in student-athlete development come together to share ideas and meet like-minded industry professionals! We’re excited to be…
On Tuesday May 29th at 1pm EST, we’ll be hosting a free online training covering 3 student-athlete development programs that every athletics department should consider offering in 2018. These recommendations…
Today, we are tremendously proud to announce our partnership with the One Love Foundation to bring healthy relationship education to athletics organizations across the country. One Love is a national...
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We recently published a report outlining the findings of a survey we conducted at the beginning of this year (you can get your free copy of the 2018 Student-Athlete Life...
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We recently published a report outlining the findings of a survey we conducted earlier this year (you can download the full report for free here). This blog post is part…
We recently published the findings of a survey we conducted that asked student-athletes questions related to their personal and professional development in college, career outcomes and the transition into life…
As student-athletes continue to graduate at higher rates (up to 87% as of last year) and make incremental improvements to Academic Performance Rates each year, we need to ask the…
Workshop fatigue—it’s a feeling that’s affecting both student-athletes and their stakeholders. While there is a lot of value to holding developmental workshops in person, the demands on student-athletes’ time make…
(Greenville, NC) — Game Plan is proud to announce the latest addition to its roster of athletic organization partners, the University of Rhode Island Athletics. A member of the Atlantic…
For the months of January 2017 and January 2018, Game Plan saw a 2008%+ increase in eLearning courses assigned. In January 2018, over 25,000 courses were assigned. Why is this…
Coach K and Coach Cal brought this discussion to the forefront recently–where you choose to go to school has an impact on the rest of your life, in particular your…
Our main observation in 2017? Activities in athletic departments that have historically happened in-person–things like workshops, career fairs and mentorship networking events–have started to move online where they’re easier to…
Game Plan’s new online curriculum addresses recent NCAA legislation on sexual violence prevention GREENVILLE, N.C., December 20, 2017 — Game Plan, the comprehensive student-athlete development platform that unifies and aligns athletic…
The Big South Conference has renewed their agreement with Game Plan extending their investment by providing Big South student-athletes and member athletic departments the Game Plan student-athlete development platform. Member institutions…
Game Plan is proud to announce the latest addition to its roster of athletic organization partners, the University of Maine. As a member of the America East, Hockey East, and…
In order to better serve our collegiate and professional athletic organization partners, Game Plan is initiating a survey to better understand the needs and challenges that individuals face preparing for…
Earlier this year, Game Plan announced Major League Baseball as a new customer providing post-playing career transition services and resources to major and minor league players. Today, Game Plan’s thrilled…
Recently, Vin was a guest on the HeadsNTales podcast. Host Kevin Saum and Vin discussed the roots of Game Plan and the journey of the student-athlete on their way…
With the addition of Major League Baseball in September, Game Plan continues to grow, as featured in a recent issue of The Morning Call. Over the summer, Lehigh University’s men’s…
The Journey of the Athlete has become Game Plan’s True North. It is rooted in our own personal experience as athletes, our experiences working with over 50,000 athletes, and, most…
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Game Plan, the comprehensive student-athlete development platform that unifies and aligns athletic departments, athletes, and employers has officially partnered with UNCG Athletics. The Spartans’ ability to utilize Game Plan’s…
Today marks the start of this year’s N4A Convention hosted by the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A). Meeting up in Orlando, FL, over 1,000 college athletic professionals…
At Game Plan, we work with hundreds of companies each week and often discuss their efforts in recruiting top talent to work at their companies. In particular, there is also…
May is Mental Health Awareness month. This is an important topic across athletics and especially in college athletics where we see a huge impact, need and emphasis around mental health…
With spring in full bloom and the weather getting warmer, it’s no surprise that student-athletes across the country would much rather leverage their time anywhere but in the library. Unfortunately,…
The digital footprint of the modern day student-athlete is highly fragmented and this can have a large impact on the student-athlete experience. The journey of the student-athlete takes them through…
Hey, student-athletes!! With spring break underway (or fast approaching), now is a great time to think about your future. While you are usually busy with classes, studying, projects and practice…
This week, we are pleased to announce the addition of the University of Massachusetts (UMASS) to our roster of athletic department customers! UMASS will provide Game Plan’s on-demand educational content…
Three huge topics are currently floating around the student-athlete development profession. They are: Comprehensive engagement of the student-athlete. Enhanced career opportunities. Helping young alumni through early career transition….
Graduating seniors feel a lot of anxiety during the Spring semester. Their college careers are ending and it’s time to find a great job. More likely than not, with only…
Over the past decade, there have been significant investments into buildings, human resources, and technology to enhance the academic performance of student-athletes. These investments have been essential to helping student-athletes…
A key learning of the Academic Progress Rate implementation and its performance is the focus associated with APR success. It is clear that athletic departments have taken steps to advance…
Last week, the NCAA hosted its annual convention in Nashville, TN. There was a lot of activity with many important issues being discussed and addressed. Of those issues, the one…
This week, we are excited to announce our partnership with Appalachian State University Athletics. App State has continuously made the comprehensive development of their student-athletes a priority. This new partnership…
This week, the NCAA will host its annual Convention in Nashville, TN. During this event, there will no doubt be countless discussions around the important challenges and issues facing college…
Earlier, we reflected on the state of student-athlete development and the collegiate student-athlete experience. Now, let’s dive into what we think we’ll see more of as we get into the…
2016 was an incredible year in sport and an interesting year all around. The 2016 Olympics, the Cubs won the world series, the Cavs and Lebron stormed back to win…
This week, we are thrilled to announce the addition of Purdue University as one of our newest partners! As a former student-athlete (swimmer) at Purdue, I can’t tell you how…
The student-athlete journey is not easily defined. Mainly, this is because no two athletes share the same journey. They grow up in different places, come from different backgrounds, face different...
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This week, I’m joined by Dave Busshart of the Red Ventures college recruiting team. Red Ventures is a technology company headquartered in Charollote, NC with locations around the U.S. In this…
We are excited to announce our recent partnership with Syracuse University as they look to leverage Game Plan’s innovative student-athlete and career development platform to build on the student-athlete experience….
Today, RecruitLook and Game Plan announce an innovative offering to enhance RecruitLook’s already outstanding recruiting services to include student-athlete development solutions designed for the future college athlete. RecruitLook scouts,…
This Wednesday (8/17/16), Game Plan’s Founder and CEO, Vin McCaffrey, delivered a webinar for college athletics professionals outlining a new solution that solves two of their main challenges: developing new…
We are excited to announce our most recent partnership with the University of South Dakota Coyotes. USD’s Coyotes Life Skills and Academic Support Programs are shining examples of its student-athlete…
Game Plan is excited to announce that we will be offering a new series of on-campus student-athlete development programs starting this Fall. These programs will focus on the journey of…
This month, 837 incoming, current, and former NCAA student-athletes will compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil. 135 of these individuals are current student-athletes who somehow manage to…
University athletic departments and their student-athletes face several obstacles today. Many of these go without saying, such as the budget reductions and restrictions placed on athletic departments. These financial restrictions…
Student-Athletes: whether you realize it or not, you’ve developed an impressive set of skills during your time as a student-athlete—skills that are seriously desirable to prospective employers. Among these skills...
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We talk a lot about the student-athlete experience in terms of their athletic, academic, and career development. While these are all important pieces of a student-athlete’s development, perhaps the most...
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This past Wednesday (7/20/16), over 100 college athletics professionals joined Game Plan’s Erica Cenci for a webinar outlining industry trends and best practices for implementing a holistic student-athlete development program….
We are excited to announce our recent partnership with the Golden Eagles as they launch their new student-athlete development initiative, the Marquette Map. Members of Marquette’s athletic leadership have long…
Earlier this year, the NCAA announced that student-athletes at its Division I schools have continued to make gains in the classroom, earning all-time high scores during the most recent measurement…
Now that current and incoming student-athletes are gearing up for the Fall semester, academic advisors should be thinking about new ways to promote their academic success. One important way advisors…
Attention span and effective learning The average human attention span is on the decline. In 2000, the average attention span was 12 seconds; in 2015, that number dropped to 8.25…
On July 20th at 1pm EST, Game Plan’s very own Erica Cenci will offer a webinar outlining best practices for holistic student-athlete development. REGISTER TODAY This session will explore program…
A unique partnership between Wells Fargo and Game Plan offers student-athletes a better way to learn financial literacy. Game Plan firmly believes a student-athlete’s financial literacy is integral to their personal…
Game Plan will discuss the Pillars of Comprehensive Student-Athlete Development in their upcoming webinar. This session will explore program components and core elements needed for comprehensive student-athlete development and successful transitions from one…
As the 2016 N4A Conference in Dallas comes to a successful end, we would like to share some highlights from Game Plan’s trip. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Vin McCaffrey, CEO/Founder…
Great content today from Dr. Tim Elmore on Generation Y and Z, discussing the differences between the generations and what that means for the way we, as athletic staff and educators, engage…
Game Plan is gearing up for this year’s N4A Conference hosted by the National Association for Athletic Advisors that kicks off this Thursday in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel…
Today the entire Game Plan team is proud to announce that the newest version of our student-athlete development platform is now a reality. This release provides customers a dramatically improved…
In 2008, a company was started with the mission of helping student-athletes become the individuals they believe they could be – limitless potential with the ability to change the world….
In his book “Conscious Business,” Fred Kofman discusses the philosophy of the player versus the victim. “The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior…
I’ve talked about athletic identity in a number of my previous posts (also here and here), so I thought, now might be a good time to explore it in more…
Three years ago, our team randomly surveyed approximately three hundred recent college student-athlete graduates from different schools that played different sports. The survey focused on identifying student-athlete expectations and experiences…
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