What do the Indiana University men’s soccer team and the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team have in common? That’s easy, both teams are the NCAA DI National Champions. But what else do they have in common? They both … Continued
EXACT Soccer is excited to be in Daytona Beach, FL this weekend to host back-to-back Elite Prospect Clinics at Embry-Riddle University. Between the boys and girls events, more than 20 college coaches are confirmed to attend. If you haven’t reserved … Continued
In two months, on May 19, 2013, the staff at EXACT will put their money where their mouth is, literally and physically, by competing in the Chicago Tough Mudder hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces. The … Continued
On Leadership December brings us to the topic of leadership. We’ve got some great contributions from our psychology experts and I hope you enjoy the read. I certainly enjoyed editing the pieces for this issue. I believe that leadership is … Continued
When I was a child my dad (who was a high school teacher) used to say, “Boys are so easy, they just get into a fistfight and get it over with. Girls will hold a grudge for twenty years!” When … Continued
Author: Dr. Randall Coeshott Psychological Services for Sport, Health, and Life Leadership is a fundamental ingredient to be a successful coach. The quality of leadership can be classified simply as the ability to inspire others to achieve desired accomplishments. Perhaps having the … Continued
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Why do some athletes crumble under pressure while others succeed? Our society has long been obsessed with sport, primarily because of the arena it offers for us to witness the human response to pressure. It is one of our most … Continued
Written by John R. Ellsworth, M.A., Sport Psychology Consultant & Mental Game Coach In the moment when the three foot putt is needed to close out a tournament, the golfer carefully adjusts his stroke only to miss by a few inches … Continued
| FEATURE | D-1 | D-2 | D3 | NAIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Scholarships | Full | Partial | No | Yes |
| Academic Flexibility | Medium | High | Very High | High |
| Competition Level | Elite | High | Competitive | Competitive |
| Recruiting Intensity | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |