Trump Executive Order on College Sports? What It Could Mean for NIL, Transfers & Recruiting

Keith Mondillo, a longtime college basketball coach and athletics director, explains reports that Donald Trump’s staff is considering an executive order on college sports that could come as early as next...

Stop Relying on Exposure: Build a Real Recruiting Plan for AAU & Club Season

As spring club sports begin with AAU basketball, club volleyball, and soccer showcases, Keith Mondillo—now in his 31st year as a college basketball coach and director of athletics—explains that playing more games and ch...

College Basketball Transfer Portal Explained (2026 Window, D2/D3 Rules, and What Families Should Know) College coach and athletic director Keith Mondillo explains what’s happening as the college basketball transfer portal opens and why athletes and parents shouldn’t panic. He notes that Division ...

Trump’s White House NIL Meeting & the SCORE Act: What It Means for Recruiting Families

College sports leaders met at the White House with President Donald Trump to discuss major changes to NIL and the structure of college athletics, signaling that federal involvement could quickly reshape re...

Louisville’s Warning: The College Athletics Math Doesn’t Work Anymore (And Recruiting Will Change)

A veteran college coach and athletic director explains why a University of Louisville white paper titled “College Athletics Is Running Out of Time” signals a shift in the financial conversation ar...

This Is What College Sports Was Meant To Be (Division III Reality Check)

An athletic director recounts a quiet pregame gym transforming into a packed atmosphere during the Atlantic East Conference Championship, calling it what college sports was meant to be and introducing a new video premierin...

March 1 Deadline: D1 Schools Decide on Revenue Sharing (House Settlement) + What Families Must Watch

With a March 1 deadline approaching, Division I schools must choose whether to opt in or out of the House vs. NCAA settlement revenue-sharing model for next year; about 82% opted in for 2025–26,...

What It REALLY Takes to Play College Basketball (Daily Life, D1 vs D3, and the Commitment)

Keith Mondillo, a college basketball coach and director of athletics with 31 years of experience, explains what the day-to-day reality of being a college basketball player looks like, contrasting it with ...

College Closures Are Rising: How Recruits Can Vet School Stability (D2/D3 Focus)

Keith Mondillo, with 31 years in college athletics, discusses the growing wave of college closures and mergers, especially among small, tuition-dependent Division II and III schools.

He explains how higher educat...

College Athletics Is Breaking. Here Are My 5 Fixes

In this video, Keith addresses the financial challenges plaguing college athletics and provides his top five solutions for sustainable reform. With the backdrop of various universities like Rutgers, Florida State, and others facing massive defi...

College Athletics Is Headed for a Financial Breaking Point

In this video, Keith Mondillo outlines the financial troubles facing Division One college athletics. Despite staying afloat for years, universities are now facing mounting deficits, increasing student fees, and budget cuts while trying ...

In this video, Keith Mondillo, a seasoned college basketball coach with 31 years of experience, addresses a common concern for many families navigating the college recruiting process: the silence from college coaches. Keith explains why waiting for a call from coaches can be detrimental and how i...