For high school and college athletes who dream of working in a pro sports front office, it’s one of the most common—and complicated—questions. The GM chair is one of the most visible and prestigious roles in sports, and it attracts students who want to stay close to the game they love. But the path to get there isn’t as glamorous as the job title. This article breaks down the real-world data from current GMs across the NFL, NBA, and MLB and offers clear, practical advice for students who want to follow in their footsteps.

The NCAA’s recent legal settlement is reshaping college sports by introducing strict limits on team sizes, particularly affecting Olympic sports. While major sports like football and basketball are set to receive more resources and roster spots, Olympic sports may face cuts in funding, scholarships, and team sizes. This shift could reduce college opportunities for athletes in non-revenue sports, potentially limiting the future pipeline for U.S. Olympic teams. The changes have led to concern and opposition from athletes, families, and coaches, who fear the divide will increasingly favor a few high-revenue sports while leaving fewer options for others.

With recent shifts back towards standardized testing requirements by prestigious institutions like Brown, Dartmouth, and Yale, the college admissions landscape is evolving. This post delves into the history of testing in the NCAA and the positive and negative implications of this change for college athletics and recruiting.

There is a lot of mythology surrounding college athletic scholarships. They are the end goal for thousands of families across the nation and the world. But what opportunities are out there for students who don’t receive that Division 1 or 2 scholarship? What is the experience of the non-scholarship athletes who fill out college rosters? The walk ons.

Strategic Class Selection for College-Bound Student-Athletes

How do small school and less-visible student-athletes benefit from the new changes to Name, Image, and Likeness rules in the NCAA?

What principles should a student follow to try to make a career in a professional sports organization?

A breakdown of student-athlete majors by race, gender, and sport.

How will a difficult STEM major like engineering affect a student-athlete’s college experience and what sorts of questions are important to ask during the college search?

Buried in the recent NCAA convention reports was the big news that it will no longer be a requirement for athletes to complete the SAT or ACT during the initial eligibility review.