Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete
Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete, hosted by Glenn Hames, is the #1 podcast for elite amateur athletes in High School and College who are looking for tips and strategies that will give them a competitive edge to help them achieve their on- and off-the-field our court athletic goals. Whether you play football, basketball, soccer or any other active team sport either on the field or court, our industry experts, coaches and former professional athletes will provide insightful tips and share their personal experiences on topics that are important to the elite amateur athlete who has the focus and drive to play sports competitively at the highest level of competition.
Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete
Ep 43 | Should Athletes Take a Sporting Gap Year | Reggie Calhoun, Jr.
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Reggie Calhoun, Jr., Senior Executive Director and Founder of RPA College, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss whether prospective student athletes should consider attending a post-graduate program to take an extra year out of high school before starting college. Reggie explains the reasons why athletes should consider a sporting gap year, the benefits and disadvantages of delaying enrollment and competition, and how to make the most of your gap opportunity. Reggie also shares the ideal candidate that can benefit from a sporting gap year, how athletes can leverage this time to receive additional scholarship offers, and the NCAA gap year rules that determine whether athletes are eligible to compete in college at the D-I, II, or III level. Plus, Reggie offers additional insight into the world of Junior College and if the JUCO college experience is better than a gap year.
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