Ep.5 Special Episode for High School Athletes Headed to University or College to Play a Sport

Each year, across the nation, a select group of student-athletes pack up their things and journey toward the next phase of their athletic lives; college pre-season training. It's been estimated that about 1 in 57 high school athletes will have the opportunity to play at an NCAA Division 1 program. That's about 2%., Only ab out 7% will have the opportunity to play a varsity, non-intramural sport in college. Those are about 1 in 13 odds. Slightly better, this number offers a clearer picture of how few student-athletes will have the opportunity to pursue athletics after high school. Transitioning through the levels requires adjusting to change. One of the biggest changes athletes will face jumping from high school to college is meeting the high standards set forth by the university and its sports program. Establishing new behaviors and eliminating the old. Letting go of ways of doing things to learn new ways. Adjusting to different coaches approaches, teammates, systems and operations, offenses and defenses are merely a few of the things they'll endure. Competition is intense, and in many cases, the environment is designed to push each athlete out of their comfort zone regardless of their performance level. Quite frankly, the cream will rise to the top. It's easy for freshmen, newbies or rookies to lose their way, or lose sight of the fact that through their hard work and effort they earned an opportunity to perform alongside some of the best athletes in college sports. In this episode, Ty addresses the many classes of high school athletes and others, who are leaving or who have left early for summer or pre-season training that begins prior to the start of the fall semester. In true form, Ty, speaking both from personal experience as a former NCAA Division 1 athlete, as a coach, and as a father with a daughter who has transitioned from Premier Club Soccer and high school varsity soccer into the ranks of NCAA Division 1 Soccer, and who, as of today is in the midst of pre-season summer training at the university. Ty tackles the uncertainties, performance expectations, meeting such high standards, what to do when it gets rough, why having outside support is critical., adapting to all the newness, self-care, mental health, doing what take to be successful and so much more. Listen in with an athlete friend or parent of an athlete. Share this with your coach, trainer, athletic advisor or athletic director regardless of your current level. Be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode, and don't forget to leave a rating and review! LISTEN IN!!! To train your body like an athlete, grab my books: "The Easiest Fitness Book You’ve Never Read: A Short Guide To Help Boost Your Fitness Journey." Here: https://amzn.to/3NFB9OK and Strength: Over 200 Fitness Strategies and Weight Lifting Routines to Promote Weight Loss and Build Muscular, Strong Bodies. Here: https://amzn.to/3ttjTEl Book Ty to motivate your team or speak at your next event, or on your podcast. Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tpelevates/ Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tpelevates