About Informed athlete
Informed Athlete: Navigating the Complex World of NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College Rules
In today's world of college athletics, navigating the complex rules and regulations can be a daunting task for student-athletes. That's where Informed Athlete comes in. As a leading resource for student-athletes, Informed Athlete helps individuals understand the ins and outs of NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College rules on issues related to transfers, waivers & appeals, eligibility, scholarships and recruiting rules.
Founded by Rick Allen in 2008 with over 30 years of experience as an athletic director at both Division I and Division III institutions across the country. Rick has been helping student-athletes navigate these complex rules since 2003 when he started his consulting business.
At Informed Athlete we believe that every athlete deserves to have access to accurate information about their rights as a student-athlete. Our team is made up of former college coaches who have firsthand experience with these issues. We are passionate about helping athletes achieve their goals while staying within the guidelines set forth by governing bodies such as the NCAA.
Our services include personalized consultations with our expert staff who will help you understand your options when it comes to transferring schools or appealing decisions made by your current institution. We also offer assistance with eligibility issues such as academic requirements or medical redshirts.
In addition to our consultation services we also provide educational resources through our website including articles on various topics related to college athletics such as recruiting tips or how to handle injuries during competition season.
One area where we specialize is scholarship negotiations. Our team has extensive experience working with coaches across all levels of collegiate sports which gives us unique insight into what coaches are looking for in potential recruits. This knowledge allows us to help athletes negotiate better scholarship offers from schools they are interested in attending.
We understand that each athlete's situation is unique which is why we take a personalized approach to our services. Our team will work with you to understand your specific needs and goals so that we can provide the best possible guidance.
At Informed Athlete, we are committed to providing accurate information and expert guidance to student-athletes across the country. We believe that every athlete deserves a fair shot at achieving their dreams and we are here to help make that happen. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you navigate the complex world of college athletics.