Grind and Grades
Grind and Grades is where student-athletes, parents, and coaches learn how to balance academics and athletics on the road to the NCAA. Each episode breaks down the real challenges Canadian athletes face—eligibility rules, recruitment tips, and academic planning—so you can focus on what matters most: reaching your goals both on the field and in the classroom.
Episodes
In this episode, hosts explain the best times to email college coaches, what makes a strong introductory recruiting message, and why timing matters less than message quality.
They cover how to follow up professionally, how to respond gracefully to rejections, and give a 10-step action plan for building a balanced recruiting strategy, tracking contacts, and staying confident throughout the process.
Canadian student-athletes can lose valuable time before they ever step onto a college campus. In the first episode of Grind and Grades, presented by Collegiate Goals, we break down the NCAA eligibility timeline, core-course planning, the 10/7 rule, and why waiting until Grade 12 can leave families with fewer options.
What happens if you take the wrong course, have a low GPA, or fall behind on NCAA academic eligibility?
In this episode of Grind and Grades, Michael and Shannon break down what “missing the mark” really means and what student-athletes can do at every stage, from Grade 9 through Grade 12.
You will learn:
• How NCAA academic eligibility actually works for Canadian athletes • What to do if you took the wrong course • How t...
Most families believe NCAA recruiting starts with exposure. Camps, showcases, highlight videos, emails to coaches.
But that’s not where recruiting actually begins.
In this episode of Grind and Grades, we break down why so many NCAA opportunities disappear before recruiting even really starts, and why eligibility, not exposure, is the true gatekeeper.
We talk through:
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Why exposure feels like progress, even when it isn&rs...
Canadian athletes can do everything right and still lose NCAA eligibility. In this episode of Grind and Grades, we explain why this happens, when families usually find out, and what can be done early to avoid eligibility surprises.
Kyle, the founder of Collegiate Goals, shares the real story behind the platform and how guiding his son through the NCAA journey inspired him to help Canadian families. From eligibility struggles to the moment his son stepped onto campus, Kyle explains why he created tools that make the path clearer for parents and athletes. A heartfelt episode for anyone chasing the NCAA dream.
Your first goal isn’t on the field, it’s in the classroom. Learn why NCAA eligibility starts in Grade 9, how a 2.3 core GPA can shape your future.
Learn more at www.collegiategoals.com
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