Ep 41 | The Truth Behind Playing D-I Sports | Verge Ausberry

Verge Ausberry, Executive Deputy Director for Athletics and Executive Director of External Affairs at Louisiana State University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss what it takes for student athletes to compete at a D-1 program, how to balance the daily rigors of preparing for gametime while maintaining academics, what D-1 coaches are looking for in an athlete in addition to the high expectations they have for their players to win.  He also shares what a typical day is like for D-1 student-athletes, the competitive pressures from teammates, and how to determine if playing D-1 athletics is the right fit for your athletic talent.  Verge also reveals why the transition from HS sports to D-1 is not easy and he dispels the misconceptions often associated with D-1 programs. 

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