Putting the Pieces Together - Athletic Recruitment Panel Discussion

Written By Reid Meyer

Last week, a couple of the Student-Athlete Advisors had the chance to participate in a really meaningful panel on the college athletic recruiting process thank to Laurel Springs High School, and it was one of our favorite conversations of the year so far! Reid Meyer moderated the panel, and Amy Bryant was joined by three other incredible guests as panelists:

Claire Sheldon Richardson, a Harvard golf record-holder and college counselor

Sofia Corte‑Real, a current Wellesley tennis player and Army ROTC cadet

Jacob Olar, a first-year at the University of Alabama who’s already won eight collegiate doubles titles.

We talked about how much the recruiting process has changed, what student-athletes and families should know today, and how to stay grounded through it all. Their honesty, experience, and perspective made this panel something special, and we’re excited to share the full recording with you below.

Reid Meyer

Reid Meyer is Co-Founder and Lead Advisor of A2A Academy (Athletes to Athletes), and a Certified Educational Planner whose own experience of transferring among four colleges - and ultimately stepping away from competitive athletics altogether - inspired him to build a holistic college guidance program for student-athletes.

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