Next week at the IECA Conference in Baltimore, the Student-Athlete Advisors team will be presenting a session called “Are Camps Valuable in Athletic Recruiting?” We’ll take a deeper look at how college coaches actually use camps, the differences between showcases, development camps, and ID camps, the economics behind recruiting events, and the red flags families should watch for before investing significant time and money into the camp circuit. If you’ll be at IECA next week, we’d love to see you there.

One of the biggest NCAA proposals in years could completely reshape college recruiting, especially in Olympic sports. The proposed “5-in-5” eligibility model sounds simple on the surface, but the ripple effects could be significant for roster management, recruiting timelines, international athletes, and developmental prospects. Coaches are already thinking about how this could change the way they build teams, even before the rule is finalized.

A new sports business minor at Nebraska might seem like a small update. It’s not. It’s a really clear example of how these programs are evolving, moving toward business-first models with real-world application built in. If you’re helping students think about sports careers, this shift matters.

Internships are still the gateway into sports careers, but they’re getting more competitive and more structured at the same time. And not all internships are the same. This article breaks down the different types students are stepping into and what those paths can actually lead to.

When we talk about college recruiting for student-athletes, most of the focus is on exposure, coach communication, and finding the right program. But the mental side of the experience matters just as much. High school athletes are juggling school, competition, recruiting pressure, and big decisions about their future. In our latest post, we highlight a great collection of mental health resources specifically for student-athletes that counselors and families can share to help support them along the way.

Recruiting has always been complicated. The NIL era just added a few more voices to the room. Recently, coaches have started sounding the alarm about so-called “street agents” approaching high school athletes with promises of NIL deals and recruiting help. For families trying to navigate the process, it can be hard to know who to trust. In this article, we talk about what IECs should know about this trend and how counselors can help families stay focused on what really matters in recruiting.