Alyson Campbell: Navigating divorced parent dynamics for the student-athlete
Athletes to Athletes CEO and Co-founder Reid Meyer talks with Alyson Campbell, a College Planning Consultant for Estrela Consulting, about how to navigate the divorced parent dynamic with student-athletes and coaches.---
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Featured Interview with Oberlin College Associate AD Ray Appenheimer
This week we have another featured interview for you as A2A CEO & Co-founder Reid Meyer chats with Oberlin College Associate Athletic Director, Ray Appenheimer, who recently made the move to associate AD after 20 years of coaching track & field and cross country. Ray gives his background and how he ended up at Oberlin and they dig into the lifestyle of today’s division III student athletes. They also discuss recruiting and the opportunity that can be gained by going to a D3 school and the current landscape of NIL and rule changes surrounding college sports.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.athletestoathletes.com/WATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
In this episode of the Athletes to Athletes Podcast, hosts Ryan Holmes and Reid Meyer dive deep into the evolving landscape of college athletics, starting with a powerful reflection on athlete empowerment—from Micah Parsons’ contract negotiations to WNBA players demanding fair pay. Reid shifts gears with a nostalgic look at the Little League World Series, celebrating the purity and unpredictability of youth sports.The core of the episode unpacks the aftermath of the House v. NCAA case, exploring the complexities of NIL revenue sharing, school opt-ins and opt-outs, and the ripple effects on Olympic sports. Ryan and Reid analyze the motivations behind institutional decisions, the financial and ethical implications, and the looming threat of roster caps and sport cuts.They also dissect the early turbulence surrounding the College Sports Commission and NIL GO, highlighting how legal challenges and logistical overload forced a rapid pivot in policy enforcement. The conversation crescendos with a critical look at athlete representation, Title IX concerns, and the need for collective bargaining to protect student-athletes in an increasingly commercialized system.Whether you're a college sports insider or just curious about the future of athlete compensation, this episode offers sharp insights, candid takes, and a call for reform rooted in athlete advocacy.Listen now for:NIL opt-in/opt-out breakdownsLegal fallout and Title IX challengesYouth sports nostalgia and purityThe future of athlete representation and regulationTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:00 - Quick hitters9:00 - Rev share opt in & opt outs29:20 - College Sports Commission faces early changes37:39 - Livvy Dunne's objections to House vs NCAA ruling---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.athletestoathletes.com/WATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
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Tutoring & How athletes should approach test prep
On today's episode, Athletes to Athletes CEO & Co-founder Reid Meyer is joined by Eric Rath of Rath Tutoring to discuss test prep through the athlete lens. Support the show---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
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House vs NCAA is settled...what now? + What is the College Sports Commission & NIL Go?
The House vs NCAA case has now been settled and schools are starting to react and make the needed changes. But with the case now finished, what are those next steps? Secondly, within the settlement comes NIL Go and the College Sports Commission, but what are those and how will they be implemented? We answer the questions and give some details around the developments of the case.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:40 - Quick Hitters8:20 - House v NCAA Update: Case CLOSED and what happens now?42:59 - College Sports Commission and NIL Go: Explain it to me like I’m 5Support the show---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
Athletes share their authentic stories of triumph, failure, and how they were able to navigate through the world of being amateur / professional athletes. The Athletes to Athletes podcast gives listeners an inside look into the minds of athletes, proving they're more than just their sport.