Becoming a competitive collegiate athlete is no easy feat. Preparation for playing sports in college starts long before your first day of classes. If you’re a parent looking for advice for parents of high school seniors with college sports dreams, … Continue reading What are the Eligibility Requirements for Student-Athletes in College?
Laia Albàs Ferrer came to UB to play basketball. She will leave as a published author. Originally from a small town near Barcelona, Spain, Laia dreamed of playing college basketball in the United States from a young age. That dream … Continue reading Across Two Courts: A Student-Athlete’s Journey from Spain to Connecticut
When Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre arrived for his interview, he was already dressed in purple. “They gave me some gear,” he laughed, “and I like it.” That easy confidence — and obvious pride — captures the spirit of something entirely new taking … Continue reading The Rise of Women’s Flag Football at University of Bridgeport
For University of Bridgeport sophomore Lindsey Rywolt, precision matters, whether she is calculating weight classes before a match or preparing for a future career in healthcare. A Nursing major and one of the pioneers of UB’s women’s Wrestling program, Rywolt … Continue reading Lindsey Rywolt Balances Mat and Medicine
Professional communication is an essential part of the recruitment process for collegiate athletes. Just like improving your sports skills, it takes practice and refinement. We know that responding to recruiting coaches can be tricky. It’s not an innate skill, but … Continue reading How to Respond to a College Coach Email