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Future College Student-Athlete

Future College Student-Athlete

David Wingard 12 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Future College Student-Athlete Podcast is hosted by David, who helps high school student-athletes pursue their dream of competing in college. The show answers common questions families have about finding the right colleges, applying, affording tuition, and managing the athletic recruiting process. Its goal is to help families navigate recruiting with less stress and more joy.

Episodes

Should You Consider NCAA Division 2 Schools For Your College Recruiting List
Should You Consider NCAA Division 2 Schools For Your College Recruiting List Oct 13, 2026 1335 Learn about my Recruiting Process 1-on-1 Advising Package - https://www.davidwingard.com/recruiting-process-1-on-1 Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ Most high school student-athletes get a little tunnel vision as they are considering where to play college sports. They tend to focus on all the well known,
Should You Consider NCAA Division 3 Colleges as a Student Athlete
Should You Consider NCAA Division 3 Colleges as a Student Athlete Oct 6, 2026 1296 Learn about my Recruiting Process 1-on-1 Advising Package - https://www.davidwingard.com/recruiting-process-1-on-1 Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ Most high school student-athletes get a little tunnel vision as they are considering where to play college sports. They tend to focus on all the well known,
How To Decide If The Community College Pathway to a 4 Year College is a Good Fit For You
How To Decide If The Community College Pathway to a 4 Year College is a Good Fit For You Sep 29, 2026 1296 Learn about my Recruiting Process 1-on-1 Advising Package - https://www.davidwingard.com/recruiting-process-1-on-1 Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ One of the pathways to a 4 year degree for both students and student-athletes is the community college pathway. There are a number of factors to consider as
Common Mistakes HS Student Athletes Make With Their Recruiting Outreach To College Coaches
Common Mistakes HS Student Athletes Make With Their Recruiting Outreach To College Coaches Sep 22, 2026 1009 Learn about my Recruiting Process 1-on-1 Advising Package - https://www.davidwingard.com/recruiting-process-1-on-1 Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ Most HS Student-Athletes aren't sure about how to go about reaching out to college coaches, so they tend to make some common mistakes. Taking control of your
Should You Submit Test Scores With Your College Applications? Clearing Up SAT/ACT Testing Confusion
Should You Submit Test Scores With Your College Applications? Clearing Up SAT/ACT Testing Confusion Sep 15, 2026 965 Sign up for my free webinar on Planning College Affordability for Student-Athletes - https://www.davidwingard.com/registration-page Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ There is a lot of confusion about submitting SAT or ACT test scores with your college applications. Some colleges are test required, some te
How To Get Complete Clarity On Your College Journey
How To Get Complete Clarity On Your College Journey Sep 8, 2026 802 Sign up for my free webinar on Planning College Affordability for Student-Athletes - https://www.davidwingard.com/registration-page Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ Most High School student-athletes don't have a clear vision for their own personal college journey. They may have a vague idea of what they
Your Return on Investment of Becoming a College Student Athlete
Your Return on Investment of Becoming a College Student Athlete Sep 1, 2026 1128 Sign up for my free webinar on Planning College Affordability for Student-Athletes - https://www.davidwingard.com/registration-page Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ Most High School student-athlete and their families invest tons of time, money and energy into an athletic career, from early youth league y
Changes To NCAA Division 1 and 2 That May Effect Your Recruiting Plans
Changes To NCAA Division 1 and 2 That May Effect Your Recruiting Plans Aug 25, 2026 628 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and context of the conversation 00:30 The purpose of this collaborative episode 01:23 If you have more question you can book a call with me 01:54 What changes has the NCAA made for eligibility 04:16 What triggers the eligibility period to start 06:32 Exceptions to the NCAA Age Based eligibility rule 07:53 How it could effect you as a High School student-athlete
What To Focus On Your Freshman and Sophomore Years of High School as a Student Athlete
What To Focus On Your Freshman and Sophomore Years of High School as a Student Athlete Aug 18, 2026 1014 Sign up for my free webinar on Planning College Affordability for Student-Athletes - https://www.davidwingard.com/registration-page Book a free 20 minute intro call with David to discuss your family's college journey - https://www.davidwingard.com/ Most High School student-athletes and their families feel pressure to chase exposure early in the high school career, feeling that if they a
Don't Let College Sticker Shock Scare You Away
Don't Let College Sticker Shock Scare You Away Aug 11, 2026 1003   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and context of the conversation 00:30 The purpose of this collaborative episode 01:13 Correcting an error from last week's episode 03:32 How to get in touch with me and ask deeper questions 04:25 The inspiration behind this affordability episode 06:01 Real life story about a student-athlete's college search 08:25 Discovered an ideal college fit for her l
Learn The Critical Skillset That Can Make Your College Application and Athletic Recruiting Journeys Easier
Learn The Critical Skillset That Can Make Your College Application and Athletic Recruiting Journeys Easier Aug 4, 2026 905 Most High School students totally overlook this critical skillset that can make their college application and athletic journey so much easier. One of my most valued skills throughout my career as a software sales professional, a coach and a teacher has been my ability to relate to others. It is a skill that you can develop, ever if you aren't completely comfortable at first. In this episo
Develop Your Ideal College Profile with These 4 Categories of Fit
Develop Your Ideal College Profile with These 4 Categories of Fit Jul 28, 2026 1311 Most High School students as they start thinking about where they might want to attend college, find themselves weighing hundreds of factors that fit into 3 categories. Student-athletes that want to continue playing sports in college have a 4th category that they need to consider. In this episode I break down the four categories that future college student-athletes should start considerin

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