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Apr 14, 2024General

3 Highest NIL Deals for Athletes

In light of the new rules and regulations with NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) athletes around the country are able to financially benefit from their roles in college sports. Whether that is representing a local business or maybe even a sports brand, the opportunities are seemingly unlimited. In today's blog we are going to list some of the top paid NIL athletes currently benefiting from the new NCAA college sports rules. Let's check it out!

Hans Haenicke

Apr 07, 2024General

Best Online Platforms for College Sports Recruiting in 2024

When starting the recruiting process, it's best to use every type of advantage possible in order to make forward progress to achieve the difficult goal of playing college sports. Whether it is recruiting for college soccer, basketball, football, or any other sport imaginable, looking into good college recruiting websites is a fantastic way to make connections and get your talent into the right eyes. This week, Top Tier Lessons is giving you our recommendations for the best sports recruiting websites to start and/or continue the recruiting process.

Hans Haenicke

Mar 31, 2024General

10 Tips to Help with College Recruitment

The world of sports recruiting can be difficult and time consuming. Whether you started getting recruited at a young age through club or even high school, the process is a tough, but rewarding challenge. For many, college recruiting is the final step in taking an athlete to the next level, so Top Tier is providing 10 Tips to help you with the exciting and difficult college recruiting process.

Hans Haenicke

Feb 11, 2024General

3 Ways to Improve Your Game When You're All By Yourself

Training alone is always one of the hardest parts of mastering any sport. When nobody is watching or motivating you, it becomes easier to steer away from previously set goals. However, it is pivotal to put in the extra work outside of practices, games, or even during longer breaks. Some athletes may think that it is too daunting and time consuming to train extra, but there are a few simple and effective ways to improve all alone.

Hans Haenicke

Feb 02, 2024General

How can I pay for Club Sports on a Budget?

Whatever kind it may be, club sports can offer a challenge when trying to save money or cut back on costs as a family. Nowadays, it seems like it doesn't matter what sport your kid wants to play. Every team has entry costs, tons of gear, and weekly travel expenses. However, there are a few ways to save money if you decide to go down the path of signing up for club sports.

Hans Haenicke

Jan 19, 2024General

Travel Advice for When you Head to that Big Tournament

Traveling for a tournament, regardless of what sport it is, can be equally exciting and stressful for you and your athlete. In order to have a comfortable and successful trip, there are a few good rules and tips to follow. Check it out, so you can have the best experience every time!

Hans Haenicke

Jan 11, 2024General

Why do Academics and Sports go Together?

For this week, we will offer some of our opinions on how sports can benefit academics and how academics can benefit sports. Let's get right into it!

Hans Haenicke

Jan 05, 2024General

Sports and Community Building

Building community is fundamental in order to have a fulfilling life and foster good surroundings for your kids and the rest of your family. Although there are many ways to build community, organized sports across all ages is a great way for parents and kids to start creating important and meaningful connections.

Hans Haenicke

Dec 21, 2023General

4 Last Minute Holiday Gifts For Your Athlete

The holidays are right around the corner and the perfect gift is always hard to find. But, we've come up with a few great gifts for athletes, regardless of the sport that they play. Let's check some of these off your list!

Hans Haenicke

Dec 08, 2023General

Best Recovery Tips for Athletes

Being a high performing athlete takes a huge physical toll on the body. What athletes do in their down time guarantees whether or not they will be successful in the future. Let's Check It Out!

Hans Haenicke

Dec 01, 2023General

The Importance of Role Models for Young Athletes

Athlete-Role Models are pivotal for the success of young and talented athletes. Let's see what college athletes have that make them so fit for the job!

Hans Haenicke

Nov 23, 2023General

Athletics and Mental Health

For this week's blog post we will examine the connection between sports and mental health

Hans Haenicke

Nov 16, 2023General

Why College Athletes?

In this blog post, we explore how college athletes can provide a unique perspective in the world of coaching.

Hans Haenicke

Nov 09, 2023General

8 Helpful Tips for Encouraging Kids to Stick with Sports

As a parent, your job is to set your child up for success in as many ways as you can. In this post, we'll explore 8 helpful tips for parents to encourage their children to stay engaged in sports throughout their lives!

Pierre J. Beigh

Oct 22, 2023General

The Winning Edge: Why Private Sports Lessons for Kids Are Important

In this blog post, we'll take a dive into understanding why private sports lessons are beneficial to a child's personal and physical development.

Brooke Michael

Oct 12, 2023General

The Power of Play: How Athletics Shape Childhood Development

Sports teach children invaluable lessons that go beyond physical fitness, extending into the realms of mental and emotional growth. Today, we take a look at all of the different aspects of life that are positively influenced by growing up playing sports.

Pierre J. Beigh

Oct 05, 2023General

The Story of Top Tier Lessons

Learn about how Top Tier Lessons came to be. We’ve come a long way, and we’re excited to share this journey with you all!

Brooke Michael