Welcome to the 46th edition of The Student Athlete, your digital source for the latest and most impactful stories in the life of student-athletes.
This week we dive into:
🏈 Big Money in College Football
Why football continues to dominate NCAA athletic budgets and how powerhouse programs like Texas, Alabama, and Ohio State invest hundreds of millions annually in their teams.
🏐 Inside the Journey: Jessica Biegert (KWU Volleyball)
From McPherson to Kansas Wesleyan, Coach Biegert has turned programs into conference contenders while maintaining academic excellence. Her formula? Discipline, belief, and relentless development.
🌍 Your U.S. College Recruiting Checklist
A must-read for international student-athletes preparing for the U.S. college path. From eligibility and transcripts to coach communication and cultural adaptation, here’s how to navigate it all.
🧠 Exclusive Interview: Ryan Osborne (Harvard Football)
Harvard’s Ryan Osborne shares how he turned rejections into a Division I opportunity, why betting on yourself matters, and what mindset helped him rise from walk-on to starter.